For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 1,365 students in 49423, MI.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 49423, MI are Black River Public School Middlehigh, Vanderbilt Charter Academy and Black River Public School Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 49423 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Michigan public charter school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in 49423, MI have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Michigan public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public charter school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 49423, MI Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Black River Public School Middlehigh
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
491 Columbia Ave
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 355-0055
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 355-0055
Gr: 6-12 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Vanderbilt Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 W 16th St
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 820-5050
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 820-5050
Gr: K-8 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #33.
Black River Public School Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
513 Columbia Ave
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 355-0055
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 355-0055
Gr: K-5 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 49423, MI?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 49423, MI include Black River Public School Middlehigh, Vanderbilt Charter Academy and Black River Public School Elementary School.
How many public charter schools are located in 49423?
3 public charter schools are located in 49423.
What is the racial composition of students in 49423?
49423 public charter schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public charter schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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