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Best Michigan Alternative Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 110 alternative public elementary schools serving 12,772 students in Michigan.
The top ranked alternative public elementary schools in Michigan are Gull Lake Virtual Partnership, Calhoun County Juvenile Home and Pathfinders Alternative Education. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Michigan alternative public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).

Best Alternative Public Elementary Schools in Michigan (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gull Lake Virtual Partnership
Alternative School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
315 Hutchinson Rd
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 548-3430
Gr: K-12 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Calhoun County Juvenile Home
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
14555 18 12 Mile Rd
Marshall, MI 49068
(269) 789-3507
Gr: 4-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Pathfinders Alternative Education
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
501 N Paul St
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4471
Gr: 6-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Saginaw County Juvenile Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3360 Hospital Rd
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 399-7461
Gr: 4-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #55.
Virtual Learning Academyof St Clair County
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
499 Range Rd
Marysville, MI 48040
(810) 455-4480
Gr: 6-12 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Atherton Vern Van Y Educational Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2400 Clarice Ave
Burton, MI 48519
(810) 591-0850
Gr: PK-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Carsonvilleport Sanilac Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
100 N Goetze Rd
Carsonville, MI 48419
(810) 657-9393
Gr: 6-12 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Hartford Alternative Education
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
115 School St
Hartford, MI 49057
(269) 621-7143
Gr: 6-12 | 121 students Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Oxford Crossroads Day School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
810 James Hunt Dr
Oxford, MI 48371
(248) 969-1812
Gr: K-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Lighthouse North Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1260 Ekhart St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 965-9700
Gr: 3-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Redford Union Virtual Learning
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
18255 Kinloch
Redford, MI 48240
(313) 242-3700
Gr: 6-12 | 71 students Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Sturgis Schools Adult Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
107 West West St
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 659-1540
Gr: PK-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #13 - 2413. - 24.
Capstonewayne Co Juvenile Detention Fac
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3501 Hamtramck Dr
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 831-3510
Gr: 6-12 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #13 - 2413. - 24.
Clara B Ford Academy Sda
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
20651 West Warren St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 436-0020
Gr: 5-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #13 - 2413. - 24.
Comstock Compass High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3010 Gull Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 250-8930
Gr: K-12 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #13 - 2413. - 24.
Consolidated Community School Services
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4900 W Davis Ct
Kincheloe, MI 49788
(906) 495-7305
Gr: 5-12 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #13 - 2413. - 24.
Constantine Alternative Education
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
300 Peachtree St
Constantine, MI 49042
(269) 435-9030
Gr: 6-12 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 84:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #13 - 2413. - 24.
Downriver Digital Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
27225 W Outer Dr
Ecorse, MI 48229
(313) 294-4750
Gr: K-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #13 - 2413. - 24.
Harrison Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
55 15th St
Port Huron, MI 48060
(810) 455-0029
Gr: 6-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #13 - 2413. - 24.
Lake Huron Virtual Hybrid High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
57700 Gratiot Ave
New Haven, MI 48048
(586) 749-5123
Gr: 6-12 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 45:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #13 - 2413. - 24.
Lighthouse Academy Waalkes
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1501 Cedar St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 304-8537
Gr: K-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #13 - 2413. - 24.
Macomb County Juvenile Justice Center School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
400 N Rose St
Mount Clemens, MI 48043
(586) 469-6553
Gr: K-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #13 - 2413. - 24.
Pioneer High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
15 S Howard Ave
Croswell, MI 48422
(810) 679-1300
Gr: 6-12 | 68 students Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #13 - 2413. - 24.
Vista Meadows Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
20651 West Warren St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 240-4347
Gr: K-12 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2525.
Fowlerville Online Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
700 N Grand Ave
Fowlerville, MI 48836
(517) 223-6040
Gr: 6-12 | 62 students Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #2626.
Washtenaw County Youth Center Educational Programs
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4125 Washtenaw Ave
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-8100
Gr: 5-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Buchanan Step Up
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
401 W Chicago St
Buchanan, MI 49107
(269) 695-8401
Gr: K-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Dexter Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2704 Baker Rd
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4100
Gr: PK-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Phoenix Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
247 School Dr
Yale, MI 48097
(810) 387-3231
Gr: 6-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #30 - 3730. - 37.
Bethany Based School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
901 Eastern Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 245-7708
Gr: 4-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #30 - 3730. - 37.
Carson Citycrystal Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
213 E Sherman St
Carson City, MI 48811
(989) 584-3138
Gr: 6-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 45:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #30 - 3730. - 37.
Climaxscotts Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
372 S Main St
Climax, MI 49034
(269) 746-2401
Gr: 5-12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #30 - 3730. - 37.
Genesee County Juvenile Justice Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4287 W Pasadena Ave
Mount Morris, MI 48458
(810) 591-4680
Gr: 4-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #30 - 3730. - 37.
Holton Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6500 4th St
Holton, MI 49425
(231) 821-1700
Gr: 6-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #30 - 3730. - 37.
Home Education Site
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2405 Leonard St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2621
Gr: 1-12 | 1 student
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked alternative public elementary schools in Michigan?
The top ranked alternative public elementary schools in Michigan include Gull Lake Virtual Partnership, Calhoun County Juvenile Home and Pathfinders Alternative Education.
How many alternative public elementary schools are located in Michigan?
110 alternative public elementary schools are located in Michigan.
What is the racial composition of students in Michigan?
Michigan alternative public elementary schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).

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