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Best Online Public Schools in Michigan (2026)
Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Michigan Online Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 34 online public schools serving 10,123 students in Michigan.
Michigan online public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Learn more about how online public schools and online high schools work.

Best Online Public Schools in Michigan (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gull Lake Virtual Partnership
Alternative School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
315 Hutchinson Rd
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 548-3418
Gr: K-12 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Dearborn Heights Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
20629 Annapolis St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 203-1000
Gr: 9-12 | 42 students Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Maple Valley Pathways High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11090 Nashville Hwy
Vermontville, MI 49096
(517) 852-9699
Gr: 9-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Gobles Virtual Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
409 N State St
Gobles, MI 49055
(269) 628-9340
Gr: K-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
Gull Lake Gateway Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10100 E D Ave
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 548-3422
Gr: 9-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #66.
Hartland Virtual Academy
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9525 E Highland Rd
Howell, MI 48843
(810) 626-2140
Gr: 6-12 | 22 students Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #77.
Fowlerville Online Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
700 N Grand Ave
Fowlerville, MI 48836
(517) 223-6040
Gr: 6-12 | 53 students Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #88.
Way East Jackson
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
345 N Dettman Rd
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 945-1335
Gr: 6-12 | 16 students Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #99.
Icademy Global
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8485 Homestead Dr
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 748-5637
Gr: K-12 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1010.
East Kentwood High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6230 Kalamazoo Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 698-6700
Gr: 10-12 | 2,068 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Brandywine Innovation Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1830 S 3rd St
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-8805
Gr: 6-12 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 69:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Fitzgerald Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
23200 Ryan Rd
Warren, MI 48091
(586) 757-7070
Gr: 9-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1313.
Michigan Connections Academy
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3950 Heritage Ave
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 507-5390
Gr: K-12 | 1,589 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1414.
Way Michigan
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
407 E Fort St
Detroit, MI 48226
(734) 494-2106
Gr: 6-12 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1515.
54th Street Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
173 54th St Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 531-7433
Gr: 9-12 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1616.
Bangor Township Virtual School
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4091 N Euclid Ave
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 684-8121
Gr: K-12 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Lifetech Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
912 Greyhound Dr
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 325-5469
Gr: K-12 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 42:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Suttons Bay Virtual School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
310 S Elm St
Suttons Bay, MI 49682
(231) 271-8685
Gr: K-12 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1919.
Great Lakes Online Education
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1135 N Old 27
Grayling, MI 49738
(989) 344-3766
Gr: K-12 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #2020.
Lakeshore Virtual School
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
30550 W Jefferson Ave
Rockwood, MI 48173
(734) 379-7090
Gr: K-12 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #2121.
Buchanan Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
401 W Chicago St
Buchanan, MI 49107
(269) 695-8401
Gr: K-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Success Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
23500 Mac Arthur Blvd
Warren, MI 48089
(586) 427-0836
Gr: 6-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Viking Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
23400 Hughes Ave
Hazel Park, MI 48030
(248) 658-5200
Gr: 9-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #2424.
Kelloggsville High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4787 Division Ave S
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 532-1570
Gr: 9-12 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2525.
Avatar Academy Of Excellence
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
19748 Harper Ave
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(313) 912-3948
Gr: 7-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 78:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2626.
Nextech High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
801 Broadway Ave Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 458-4992
Gr: 9-12 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #2727.
Taylor Virtual Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
11211 Beech Daly Rd
Taylor, MI 48180
(313) 295-5757
Gr: 6-12 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 65:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #2828.
Romulus Virtual Learning Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
9650 Wayne Rd
Romulus, MI 48174
(734) 532-1407
Gr: 6-12 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 59:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #2929.
South Central Michigan Virtual
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1060 Jackson Xing
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 841-2820
Gr: K-12 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 80:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #3030.
Academy 21
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
11300 Engleman Rd
Warren, MI 48089
(586) 510-2062
Gr: 6-12 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #3131.
Hudson Tech Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
550 E Main St
Hudson, MI 49247
(517) 448-8912
Gr: 6-12 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 122:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #3232.
Soar Academic Institute
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
26141 Schoolcraft
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 535-4000
Gr: 6-12 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #3333.
Success Virtual Learning Centers Of Michigan
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7188 Avenue B
Vestaburg, MI 48891
(989) 424-6314
Gr: 9-12 | 1,644 student Student-teacher ratio: 78:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: n/an/a
Burr Oak Virtual Academy
326 E Eagle St
Burr Oak, MI 49030
(269) 489-2213
Gr: K-12 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 70:1 Minority enrollment: 32%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many online public schools are offered in Michigan?
34 online public schools are available for Michigan students.
What is the racial composition of online public schools students in Michigan?
Michigan online public schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).

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