Best Public Charter Schools in Marquette County (2025-26)

Best Marquette County Public Charter Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 191 students in Marquette County, MI.

The top ranked public charter school in Marquette County, MI is North Star Montessori Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Marquette County, MI public charter school have an score of 27% (versus the Michigan public charter school average of 21%), and score of 32% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in Marquette County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public charter schools.

Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Michigan public charter school average of 68% (majority Black).

Best Public Charter Schools in Marquette County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

North Star Montessori Academy

Charter School

(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
:

Bottom 50%

3030 Wright St
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 226-0156

Gr: PK-12 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%

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School

Location

Quick Facts

Aspen Ridge Middle School (Closed 2011)

350 Aspen Ridge School Rd
Ishpeming, MI 49849
(906) 485-3176

Gr: 6-8

Central School (Closed 2012)

Special Education School

324 East Pearl St
Ishpeming, MI 49849
(906) 485-5501

Gr: PK

Gwinn Middle School (Closed 2016)

50 West M-35
Gwinn, MI 49841
(906) 346-5914

Gr: 6-8 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

Ishpeming-negaunee-nice Comm. Ed. Division High School (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

101 South Pioneer Ave
Negaunee, MI 49866
(906) 475-4173

Gr: 7-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Marquette-alger Resa (Closed 2011)

321 East Ohio St
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 226-5101

North Star Academy - Polaris Junior High School (Closed 2009)

3030 Wright Street
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 226-0156

Gr: 6-8 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 16%

Vandenboom Child Development Center (Closed 2015)

1175 Erie Ave
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 225-4295

Gr: PK-K | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Vandenboom Elementary School (Closed 2010)

1175 Erie Street
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 225-4320

Gr: K-3 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Ventura Head Start Elementary School (Closed 2009)

201 Ventura Street
Gwinn, MI 49841
(906) 346-3680

Gr: PK | 64 students

Westwood Early College High School (Closed 2013)

300 Westwood Dr
Ishpeming, MI 49849
(906) 485-1021

Gr: 9-12 | 1 student

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public charter schools in Marquette County, MI?

The top ranked public charter schools in Marquette County, MI include North Star Montessori Academy.

How many public charter schools are located in Marquette County?

1 public charter schools are located in Marquette County.

What is the racial composition of students in Marquette County?

Marquette County public charter schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Michigan public charter schools average of 68% (majority Black).