For the 2025 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 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in Michigan (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gull Lake Virtual Partnership
Alternative School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
315 Hutchinson Rd
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 548-3430
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 548-3430
Grades: K-12
| 373 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Calhoun County Juvenile Home
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14555 18 12 Mile Rd
Marshall, MI 49068
(269) 789-3507
Marshall, MI 49068
(269) 789-3507
Grades: 4-12
| 12 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Pathfinders Alternative Education
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 N Paul St
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4471
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4471
Grades: 6-12
| 50 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Saginaw County Juvenile Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3360 Hospital Rd
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 399-7461
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 399-7461
Grades: 4-12
| 17 students
Rank: #55.
Virtual Learning Academyof St Clair County
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
499 Range Rd
Marysville, MI 48040
(810) 455-4480
Marysville, MI 48040
(810) 455-4480
Grades: 6-12
| 140 students
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Atherton Vern Van Y Educational Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2400 Clarice Ave
Burton, MI 48519
(810) 591-0850
Burton, MI 48519
(810) 591-0850
Grades: PK-12
| 64 students
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Carsonvilleport Sanilac Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 N Goetze Rd
Carsonville, MI 48419
(810) 657-9393
Carsonville, MI 48419
(810) 657-9393
Grades: 6-12
| 54 students
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Hartford Alternative Education
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
115 School St
Hartford, MI 49057
(269) 621-7143
Hartford, MI 49057
(269) 621-7143
Grades: 6-12
| 121 students
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Oxford Crossroads Day School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
810 James Hunt Dr
Oxford, MI 48371
(248) 969-1812
Oxford, MI 48371
(248) 969-1812
Grades: K-12
| 33 students
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Lighthouse North Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1260 Ekhart St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 965-9700
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 965-9700
Grades: 3-12
| 67 students
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Redford Union Virtual Learning
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
18255 Kinloch
Redford, MI 48240
(313) 242-3700
Redford, MI 48240
(313) 242-3700
Grades: 6-12
| 71 students
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Sturgis Schools Adult Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
107 West West St
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 659-1540
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 659-1540
Grades: PK-12
| 35 students
Rank: #13 - 2413. - 24.
Capstonewayne Co Juvenile Detention Fac
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3501 Hamtramck Dr
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 831-3510
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 831-3510
Grades: 6-12
| 107 students
Rank: #13 - 2413. - 24.
Clara B Ford Academy Sda
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20651 West Warren St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 436-0020
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 436-0020
Grades: 5-12
| 57 students
Rank: #13 - 2413. - 24.
Comstock Compass High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3010 Gull Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 250-8930
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 250-8930
Grades: K-12
| 285 students
Rank: #13 - 2413. - 24.
Consolidated Community School Services
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4900 W Davis Ct
Kincheloe, MI 49788
(906) 495-7305
Kincheloe, MI 49788
(906) 495-7305
Grades: 5-12
| 88 students
Rank: #13 - 2413. - 24.
Constantine Alternative Education
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 Peachtree St
Constantine, MI 49042
(269) 435-9030
Constantine, MI 49042
(269) 435-9030
Grades: 6-12
| 84 students
Rank: #13 - 2413. - 24.
Downriver Digital Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
27225 W Outer Dr
Ecorse, MI 48229
(313) 294-4750
Ecorse, MI 48229
(313) 294-4750
Grades: K-12
| 24 students
Rank: #13 - 2413. - 24.
Harrison Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
55 15th St
Port Huron, MI 48060
(810) 455-0029
Port Huron, MI 48060
(810) 455-0029
Grades: 6-12
| 6 students
Rank: #13 - 2413. - 24.
Lake Huron Virtual Hybrid High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
57700 Gratiot Ave
New Haven, MI 48048
(586) 749-5123
New Haven, MI 48048
(586) 749-5123
Grades: 6-12
| 90 students
Rank: #13 - 2413. - 24.
Lighthouse Academy Waalkes
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1501 Cedar St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 304-8537
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 304-8537
Grades: K-12
| 80 students
Rank: #13 - 2413. - 24.
Macomb County Juvenile Justice Center School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 N Rose St
Mount Clemens, MI 48043
(586) 469-6553
Mount Clemens, MI 48043
(586) 469-6553
Grades: K-12
| 28 students
Rank: #13 - 2413. - 24.
Pioneer High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15 S Howard Ave
Croswell, MI 48422
(810) 679-1300
Croswell, MI 48422
(810) 679-1300
Grades: 6-12
| 68 students
Rank: #13 - 2413. - 24.
Vista Meadows Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20651 West Warren St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 240-4347
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 240-4347
Grades: K-12
| 86 students
Rank: #2525.
Fowlerville Online Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
700 N Grand Ave
Fowlerville, MI 48836
(517) 223-6040
Fowlerville, MI 48836
(517) 223-6040
Grades: 6-12
| 62 students
Rank: #2626.
Washtenaw County Youth Center Educational Programs
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4125 Washtenaw Ave
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-8100
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-8100
Grades: 5-12
| 17 students
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Buchanan Step Up
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401 W Chicago St
Buchanan, MI 49107
(269) 695-8401
Buchanan, MI 49107
(269) 695-8401
Grades: K-12
| 26 students
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Dexter Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2704 Baker Rd
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4100
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4100
Grades: PK-12
| 18 students
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Phoenix Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
247 School Dr
Yale, MI 48097
(810) 387-3231
Yale, MI 48097
(810) 387-3231
Grades: 6-12
| 11 students
Rank: #30 - 3730. - 37.
Bethany Based School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
901 Eastern Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 245-7708
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 245-7708
Grades: 4-12
| 17 students
Rank: #30 - 3730. - 37.
Carson Citycrystal Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
213 E Sherman St
Carson City, MI 48811
(989) 584-3138
Carson City, MI 48811
(989) 584-3138
Grades: 6-12
| 45 students
Rank: #30 - 3730. - 37.
Climaxscotts Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
372 S Main St
Climax, MI 49034
(269) 746-2401
Climax, MI 49034
(269) 746-2401
Grades: 5-12
| 71 students
Rank: #30 - 3730. - 37.
Genesee County Juvenile Justice Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4287 W Pasadena Ave
Mount Morris, MI 48458
(810) 591-4680
Mount Morris, MI 48458
(810) 591-4680
Grades: 4-12
| 27 students
Rank: #30 - 3730. - 37.
Holton Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6500 4th St
Holton, MI 49425
(231) 821-1700
Holton, MI 49425
(231) 821-1700
Grades: 6-12
| 34 students
Rank: #30 - 3730. - 37.
Home Education Site
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2405 Leonard St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2621
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2621
Grades: 1-12
| 1 students
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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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