For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 130 students in 48661, MI.
The top ranked public charter school in 48661, MI is Alternative Educational Academy Of Ogemaw County. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 48661 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Michigan public charter school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in 48661, MI have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public charter school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 48661, MI Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alternative Educational Academy Of Ogemaw County
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2479 S M 76
West Branch, MI 48661
(989) 343-9070
West Branch, MI 48661
(989) 343-9070
Grades: 6-12
| 130 students
48661, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
960 South M 33
West Branch, MI 48661
(989) 343-2020
West Branch, MI 48661
(989) 343-2020
Grades: 9-12
| 16 students
500 Lake Street
West Branch, MI 48661
(989) 343-2020
West Branch, MI 48661
(989) 343-2020
Grades: 7-11
| 5 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 48661, MI?
The top ranked public charter schools in 48661, MI include Alternative Educational Academy Of Ogemaw County.
How many public charter schools are located in 48661?
1 public charter schools are located in 48661.
What is the racial composition of students in 48661?
48661 public charter schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public charter schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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