For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 127 students in 49015, MI.
The top-ranked public charter school in 49015, MI is Arbor Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 49015 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Michigan public charter school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in 49015, MI have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public charter school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 49015, MI Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arbor Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
55 Arbor St
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 963-5851
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 963-5851
Gr: K-8 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
49015, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
39 Fairhome Ave
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 965-9730
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 965-9730
Gr: K-5 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
15 Arbor Street
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 565-2415
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 565-2415
Gr: PK | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
485 Capital Avenue Sw
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 965-9754
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 965-9754
Gr: PK-5 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
390 S. Washington Avenue
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 965-9625
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 965-9625
Gr: 6-8 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
15 Arbor Street
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 565-3910
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 565-3910
Gr: 6 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
71 Blanche Street
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 965-9741
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 965-9741
Gr: K-5 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 49015, MI?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 49015, MI include Arbor Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 49015?
1 public charter schools are located in 49015.
What is the racial composition of students in 49015?
49015 public charter schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public charter schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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