For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 115 students in 48209, MI.
The top-ranked public charter school in 48209, MI is Way Academy Vernor Site. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 48209 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 48209, MI have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public charter school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 48209, MI Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Way Academy Vernor Site
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8701 W Vernor Hwy
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 444-8082
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 444-8082
Gr: 6-12 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 115:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
48209, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
840 Waterman St
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 849-3183
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 849-3183
Gr: PK-K | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Covenant House Academy Southwest (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
5668 Baker St
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 463-2023
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 463-2023
Gr: 9-12 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
6921 West Fort St
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 849-3945
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 849-3945
Gr: 6-8 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
9200 Olivet Street
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 849-2023
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 849-2023
Gr: PK-5 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
6921 West Fort St
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 849-4521
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 849-4521
Gr: 9-12 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 48209, MI?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 48209, MI include Way Academy Vernor Site.
How many public charter schools are located in 48209?
1 public charter schools are located in 48209.
What is the racial composition of students in 48209?
48209 public charter schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public charter schools average of 68% (majority Black).