For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public charter schools serving 1,384 students in St. Clair County, MI.
The top-ranked public charter schools in St. Clair County, MI are Blue Water Middle College Academy, Virtual Learning Academyof St Clair County and St. Clair County Intervention Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
St. Clair County, MI public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Michigan public charter school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in St. Clair County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public charter school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in St. Clair County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Blue Water Middle College Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
323 Erie St
Port Huron, MI 48061
(810) 989-5800
Port Huron, MI 48061
(810) 989-5800
Gr: 9-12 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Virtual Learning Academyof St Clair County
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3403 Lapeer Rd
Marysville, MI 48040
(810) 364-1362
Marysville, MI 48040
(810) 364-1362
Gr: 6-12 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
St. Clair County Intervention Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1170 Michigan Rd
Port Huron, MI 48060
(586) 731-5300
Port Huron, MI 48060
(586) 731-5300
Gr: 6-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #44.
East Shore Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1403 7th St
Port Huron, MI 48060
(810) 247-0687
Port Huron, MI 48060
(810) 247-0687
Gr: K-8 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #55.
Landmark Academy
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4800 Lapeer Rd
Smiths Creek, MI 48074
(810) 982-7210
Smiths Creek, MI 48074
(810) 982-7210
Gr: K-12 | 726 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in St. Clair County, MI?
The top-ranked public charter schools in St. Clair County, MI include Blue Water Middle College Academy, Virtual Learning Academyof St Clair County and St. Clair County Intervention Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in St. Clair County?
5 public charter schools are located in St. Clair County.
What is the racial composition of students in St. Clair County?
St. Clair County public charter schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public charter schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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