For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public charter schools serving 3,309 students in Canton, MI. The top ranked public charter schools in Canton, MI are Canton Charter Academy, Achieve Charter Academy and South Canton Scholars Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Canton, MI public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Michigan public charter school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in Canton have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Michigan public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Michigan public charter school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Canton, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Canton Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
49100 Ford Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 453-9517
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 453-9517
Grades: K-8
| 759 students
Rank: #22.
Achieve Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3250 Denton Rd
Canton, MI 48188
(734) 397-0960
Canton, MI 48188
(734) 397-0960
Grades: PK-8
| 765 students
Rank: #33.
South Canton Scholars Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3085 S Canton Center Rd
Canton, MI 48188
(734) 398-5658
Canton, MI 48188
(734) 398-5658
Grades: K-8
| 816 students
Rank: #44.
Canton Preparatory High School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
46610 Cherry Hill Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 404-6776
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 404-6776
Grades: 7-12
| 660 students
Rank: #55.
Star International Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
45081 Geddes Rd
Canton, MI 48188
(313) 565-0507
Canton, MI 48188
(313) 565-0507
Grades: PK-8
| 309 students
Canton, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
8400 Beck Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 582-5500
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 582-5500
Grades: 9
| n/a students
8055 Fleet Street
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 416-6190
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 416-6190
Grades: PK
| 529 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Canton, MI?
The top ranked public charter schools in Canton, MI include Canton Charter Academy, Achieve Charter Academy and South Canton Scholars Charter Academy. Canton has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Michigan.
How many public charter schools are located in Canton?
5 public charter schools are located in Canton.
What is the racial composition of students in Canton?
Canton public charter schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Michigan public charter schools average of 68% (majority Black).
Which public charter schools in Canton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Canton include: South Canton Scholars Charter Academy vs. Achieve Charter Academy, Star International Academy vs. Canton Charter Academy, Achieve Charter Academy vs. South Canton Scholars Charter Academy
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