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Middle Charter Schools in Detroit, MI

Detroit has 54 public charter schools offering middle grades (6–8) in the 2024–25 federal data. Compare the reported facts below.

Middle charter schools
54
Reported students
23,524
Median students per teacher
17.9
Virtual schools
3

2024–25 reported data: enrollment for 54 of 54 schools; student–teacher ratios for 51; format for 54. Missing values are excluded from totals and medians. Students per teacher is not class size.Sources and limitations.

Compare middle charter schools in Detroit

SchoolGrades
Barack Obama Leadership AcademyElementaryMiddleK–8
Bridge ImpactElementaryMiddleHighBridge AcademyK–12
Capstone Academy Charter SchoolRiverbendElementaryMiddleHighCapstone Academy Charter School (SDA)4–12
Cesar Chavez Academy Middle SchoolMiddleCesar Chavez Academy6–8
Cornerstone JeffersonDouglass AcademyElementaryMiddleHighCornerstone Jefferson-Douglass AcademyK–12
David Ellis AcademyElementaryMiddleHighPre-K–12
Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences Middle SchoolMiddleDetroit Academy of Arts and Sciences6–8
Detroit Achievement AcademyElementaryMiddleK–8
Detroit Community Schools ElementaryElementaryMiddleDetroit Community SchoolsPre-K–8
Detroit Edison Public School AcademyElementaryMiddlePre-K–8
Detroit Enterprise AcademyElementaryMiddleK–8
Detroit Innovation AcademyElementaryMiddleK–8
Detroit Leadership Academy High SchoolMiddleHighDetroit Leadership Academy7–12
Detroit Leadership Academy K8ElementaryMiddleDetroit Leadership AcademyPre-K–8
Detroit Merit Charter AcademyElementaryMiddleK–8
Detroit Premier AcademyElementaryMiddleK–8
Detroit PrepElementaryMiddleDetroit Achievement AcademyK–8
Detroit Public Safety AcademyMiddleHigh6–12
Detroit Service Learning Academy CampusElementaryMiddleDetroit Service Learning AcademyPre-K–8
Dove Academy of DetroitElementaryMiddlePre-K–8
Escuela AvancemosElementaryMiddleK–8
Flagship Charter AcademyElementaryMiddleK–8
Frontier International AcademyElementaryMiddleHighK–12
George Crockett AcademyElementaryMiddlePre-K–8
Hope AcademyElementaryMiddlePre-K–8
Hope of Detroit Academy ElementaryElementaryMiddleHighHope of Detroit AcademyK–10
Hope of Detroit Academy MiddleHighElementaryMiddleHighHope of Detroit AcademyK–12
Joy Preparatory AcademyElementaryMiddleHighPre-K–12
Legacy Charter AcademyElementaryMiddleK–8
LincolnKing AdamsYoung 68MiddleLincoln-King Adams-Young Academy6–8
MacDowell Preparatory AcademyElementaryMiddlePre-K–8
MadisonCarver AcademyElementaryMiddleMadison-Carver AcademyK–8
Martin Luther King Jr Education Center AcademyElementaryMiddleMartin Luther King Jr. Education Center AcademyK–8
New Paradigm College PrepElementaryMiddleHighPre-K–12
New Paradigm Glazer AcademyElementaryMiddleNew Paradigm Glazer-Loving AcademyK–8
Oakland International Academy 28ElementaryMiddleOakland International Academy2–8
Old Redford Academy Middle SchoolElementaryMiddleOld Redford Academy5–8
Pathways AcademyMiddleHigh7–12
Pembroke AcademyElementaryMiddleK–8
Regent Park Scholars Charter AcademyElementaryMiddleK–8
Rutherford Winans AcademyElementaryMiddlePre-K–8
The James and Grace Lee Boggs SchoolElementaryMiddleK–8
Trix AcademyElementaryMiddleMichigan Educational Choice CenterPre-K–8
Universal AcademyElementaryMiddleHighK–12
University Preparatory Academy PSAD MiddleMiddleUniversity Preparatory Academy (PSAD)6–8
University Preparatory Art Design MiddleHighMiddleHighUniversity Preparatory Art & Design6–12
University Preparatory Science and Math PSAD Middle SchoolMiddleUniversity Preparatory Science and Math (PSAD)6–8
University Yes AcademyElementaryMiddleHighK–12
Voyageur AcademyElementaryMiddleK–8
Warrendale Charter AcademyElementaryMiddleK–8
WAY Academy Chicago SiteMiddleHighVirtualW-A-Y Academy6–12
WAY Academy Vernor SiteMiddleHighVirtualW-A-Y Academy6–12
WAY MichiganMiddleHighVirtual6–12
Weston Preparatory AcademyElementaryMiddleK–8

About this middle charter school list

Schools are included when their reported grade span overlaps 6–8. This factual list does not rank school quality or show current seat availability. Confirm grades, programs, and admissions directly with each school.

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Middle charter school questions for Detroit

How many middle charter schools are in Detroit?

The 2024–25 federal data identifies 54 public charter schools offering middle grades in Detroit.

What grades are included in this middle charter school list?

This list includes schools whose reported grade span overlaps 6–8. Some schools also serve students outside that range, so review each school’s full grade span.

How can I compare middle charter schools near Detroit?

Compare reported grade spans, enrollment, students per teacher, and format in the table. Open a school page for its address, phone number, map, and nearby options.

Which is the best middle charter school in Detroit?

This directory does not rank schools. Families should compare current programs, admissions, commute, performance information, and student needs directly with each school.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25 school year. How this data works.