For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 645 students in Stephenson, MI.
The top-ranked public charter school in Stephenson, MI is Uplift Michigan Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stephenson, MI public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Michigan public charter school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in Stephenson have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public charter school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Stephenson, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Uplift Michigan Academy
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
W526 Division St
Stephenson, MI 49887
(313) 335-3218
Stephenson, MI 49887
(313) 335-3218
Gr: K-12 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Stephenson, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
The Better Alternative Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
213 West Mill St
Stephenson, MI 49887
(906) 753-2222
Stephenson, MI 49887
(906) 753-2222
Gr: 9-12
526 Division St
Stephenson, MI 49887
(906) 753-2222
Stephenson, MI 49887
(906) 753-2222
Gr: 6-8 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
W526 Division St.
Stephenson, MI 49887
(313) 335-3218
Stephenson, MI 49887
(313) 335-3218
Gr: K-12 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Stephenson, MI?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Stephenson, MI include Uplift Michigan Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Stephenson?
1 public charter schools are located in Stephenson.
What is the racial composition of students in Stephenson?
Stephenson public charter schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public charter schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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