For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public charter schools serving 2,423 students in Pontiac, MI.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Pontiac, MI are Flex High School Of Pontiac, Walton Charter Academy and Great Lakes Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pontiac, MI public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Michigan public charter school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in Pontiac have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public charter school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Pontiac, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Flex High School Of Pontiac
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
142 Auburn Ave
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 206-4316
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 206-4316
Gr: 9-12 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Walton Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
744 E Walton Blvd
Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 371-9300
Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 371-9300
Gr: K-8 | 781 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Great Lakes Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
46312 Woodward Ave
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 334-6434
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 334-6434
Gr: K-8 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Pontiac Academy For Excellence
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
196 Cesar E Chavez Ave
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 745-9420
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 745-9420
Gr: K-12 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Arts And Technology Academy Of Pontiac
Charter School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
888 Enterprise Dr
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 452-9309
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 452-9309
Gr: PK-12 | 810 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Pontiac, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
154 Lake St
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 977-5251
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 977-5251
Gr: 9-12
250 W. Pike Street
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 451-7930
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 451-7930
Gr: K-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
859 Emerson Street
Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 451-7700
Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 451-7700
Gr: K-5 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
661 Franklin Road
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 451-7720
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 451-7720
Gr: K-5 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
825 Golf Drive
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 338-2787
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 338-2787
Gr: 4-8 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
600 Motor St
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 451-7620
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 451-7620
Gr: K-6 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
1033 Barkell Street
Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 451-7810
Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 451-7810
Gr: K-5 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
131 Hillside Drive
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 451-7650
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 451-7650
Gr: 6-8 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
31 N. Astor Street
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 451-7830
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 451-7830
Gr: K-5 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Mccarroll School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
191 N. Glenwood Avenue
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 451-8064
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 451-8064
Gr: 6-12 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
825 Golf Drive
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 338-2787
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 338-2787
Gr: K-9 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Oakland County Academy Of Media Technology (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
48980 Woodward Ave
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 971-9200
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 971-9200
Gr: PK-8 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
25 S. Sanford Street
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 451-8080
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 451-8080
Gr: PK-8 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
196 Cesar E Chavez Ave
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 745-9420
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 745-9420
Gr: K-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
196 Cesar E Chavez Ave
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 745-9420
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 745-9420
Gr: 6-8 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
300 W. Huron Street
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 451-7184
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 451-7184
Gr: 9-12 | 1,023 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
723 Cottage St
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 451-7770
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 451-7770
Gr: PK
729 Linda Vista Drive
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 451-7900
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 451-7900
Gr: PK-5 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
710 Menominee Road
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 451-7740
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 451-7740
Gr: 6-8 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
640 W. Huron Street
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 451-7680
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 451-7680
Gr: K-6 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Pontiac, MI?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Pontiac, MI include Flex High School Of Pontiac, Walton Charter Academy and Great Lakes Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Pontiac?
5 public charter schools are located in Pontiac.
What is the racial composition of students in Pontiac?
Pontiac public charter schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public charter schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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