Charter schools in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Grand Rapids has 21 public charter schools with reported enrollment of 8,578 students. Of these, 15 offer elementary grades, 13 middle grades, and 12 high school grades. The median school has 14.6 students per teacher.

Schools: 21
Reported students: 8,578
Median students per teacher: 14.6
Virtual schools: 1

2024–25 reported data: enrollment for 21 of 21 schools; student–teacher ratios for 21; format for 21. Missing values are excluded from totals and medians. Students per teacher is not class size.Sources and limitations.

Compare public charter schools in Grand Rapids

School	Grades	Students	Per teacher	Format
Covenant High School Grand RapidsHigh	9–12	218	19.8	Supplemental virtual
Excel Charter AcademyElementaryMiddleHigh	Pre-K–12	791	19.3	In person
Gerald Dawkins AcademyElementary	K–5	152	11.7	In person
Grand Rapids Child Discovery CenterElementary	K–5	287	17.9	In person
Grand River Preparatory High SchoolHigh	9–12	635	18.7	Supplemental virtual
Hope Academy of West MichiganElementaryMiddleHigh	Pre-K–12	284	10.9	Supplemental virtual
Knapp Charter AcademyElementaryMiddle	K–8	398	14.2	In person
Lighthouse Academy South CampusElementaryMiddleHighLighthouse Academy	K–12	213	12.5	Supplemental virtual
Lighthouse Academy The PierHighLighthouse Academy	9–12	7	3.5	Supplemental virtual
Lighthouse Academy WaalkesElementaryMiddleHighLighthouse Academy	K–12	73	12.2	Supplemental virtual
New Branches Charter AcademyElementaryMiddle	K–8	345	12.8	Supplemental virtual
NexTech High SchoolHigh	9–12	144	16.0	Supplemental virtual
PrepNet Virtual AcademyElementaryMiddleHighVirtual	K–12	1,080	17.7	Virtual
Ridge Park Charter AcademyElementaryMiddle	K–8	507	15.8	In person
River City Scholars Charter AcademyElementaryMiddle	K–8	286	11.4	In person
Vista Charter AcademyElementaryMiddle	K–8	641	14.6	In person
Walker Charter AcademyElementaryMiddle	K–8	711	19.2	In person
Wellspring Preparatory High SchoolHigh	9–12	267	16.7	Supplemental virtual
West MI Academy of Environmental ScienceElementaryMiddleHigh	Pre-K–12	666	13.1	Supplemental virtual
West Michigan Aviation AcademyHigh	9–12	600	17.1	Supplemental virtual
William C Abney Academy ElementaryElementaryMiddleWilliam C. Abney Academy	K–6	273	14.4	In person

About this Grand Rapids charter school list

This page lists open public charter schools reported in the NCES Common Core of Data for 2024–25. Counts describe the dataset, not school quality or current seat availability. Confirm programs, admissions, and enrollment directly with each school.

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Frequently asked questions about charter schools in Grand Rapids

How many charter schools are in Grand Rapids, MI?

Grand Rapids has 21 public charter schools in the 2024–25 federal data. Reported enrollment totals 8,578 students across 21 schools reporting enrollment.

How do I compare charter schools near Grand Rapids?

Use the table to compare grades, enrollment, students per teacher, and in-person or virtual format. Open a school page for its address, phone number, map, and nearby schools.

Are there charter elementary, middle, or high schools in Grand Rapids?

The data identifies 15 schools offering elementary grades, 13 offering middle grades, and 12 offering high school grades. A school can appear in more than one group.

Which is the best charter school in Grand Rapids?

This directory does not rank schools. The best fit depends on a student’s needs, and families should compare programs, admissions, commute, current performance information, and other priorities directly with each school.

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