For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 332 students in 49242, MI.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 49242, MI are Will Carleton Charter School Academy and Hillsdale Preparatory School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 49242 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Michigan public charter school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in 49242, MI have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Michigan public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public charter school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 49242, MI Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Will Carleton Charter School Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2001 W Hallett Rd
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-2000
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-2000
Gr: K-12 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Hillsdale Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
160 Mechanic Rd
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-4625
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-4625
Gr: K-8 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
49242, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Dean Jennings Educational Center (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
3471 Beck Rd
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-0990
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-0990
Gr: Inquire with school
Hillsdale Isd Local Programs (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
3471 Beck Rd
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-0990
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-0990
Gr: K-12
Lochaven Center For Community Advancement (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
201 Barnard St
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-0990
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-0990
Gr: 6-12 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 49242, MI?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 49242, MI include Will Carleton Charter School Academy and Hillsdale Preparatory School.
How many public charter schools are located in 49242?
2 public charter schools are located in 49242.
What is the racial composition of students in 49242?
49242 public charter schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public charter schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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