For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 792 students in 48216, MI.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 48216, MI are Covenant High School Southwest, Escuela Avancemos and Detroit Public Safety Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 48216 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Michigan public charter school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in 48216, MI have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public charter school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 48216, MI Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Covenant High School Southwest
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1450 25th St
Detroit, MI 48216
(313) 297-8720
Detroit, MI 48216
(313) 297-8720
Gr: 9-12 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Escuela Avancemos
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2635 Howard St
Detroit, MI 48216
(313) 596-0079
Detroit, MI 48216
(313) 596-0079
Gr: K-8 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Detroit Public Safety Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1250 Rosa Parks Blvd
Detroit, MI 48216
(313) 965-6916
Detroit, MI 48216
(313) 965-6916
Gr: 6-12 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
48216, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2635 Howard St
Detroit, MI 48216
(313) 963-7757
Detroit, MI 48216
(313) 963-7757
Gr: 9-12 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 48216, MI?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 48216, MI include Covenant High School Southwest, Escuela Avancemos and Detroit Public Safety Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 48216?
3 public charter schools are located in 48216.
What is the racial composition of students in 48216?
48216 public charter schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public charter schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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