For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 1,236 students in 49201, MI.
The top ranked public charter schools in 49201, MI are Paragon Charter Academy, Jackson Preparatory Early College and Da Vinci Schools 612. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø charter schools in zipcode 49201 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Michigan public charter school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in 49201, MI have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Michigan public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public charter school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 49201, MI ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Paragon Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3750 Mccain Rd
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 750-9500
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 750-9500
Grades: K-8
| 604 students
Rank: #22.
Jackson Preparatory Early College
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2111 Emmons Rd
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 705-5732
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 705-5732
Grades: 6-12
| 277 students
Rank: #33.
Da Vinci Schools 612
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2985 Springport Rd
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 796-0031
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 796-0031
Grades: 6-12
| 355 students
49201, Michigan ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
900 E. Pearl Street
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 841-2700
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 841-2700
Grades: K-5
| 386 students
2255 Emmons Rd.
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 796-0031
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 796-0031
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
6900 Rives Junction Road
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 569-2247
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 569-2247
Grades: K-1
| 420 students
6700 Browns Lake Rd
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 768-5200
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 768-5200
Grades: 2-12
| n/a students
Jackson Isd Local Based Special Education Programs (Closed 2024)
Special Education School
1226 S Wisner St
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 990-8088
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 990-8088
Grades: PK-12
| 264 students
215 West Michigan Ave
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 841-2209
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 841-2209
Grades: 3
| n/a students
Ta Wilson School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
310 West Morrell St
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 841-2801
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 841-2801
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 49201, MI?
The top ranked public charter schools in 49201, MI include Paragon Charter Academy, Jackson Preparatory Early College and Da Vinci Schools 612.
How many public charter schools are located in 49201?
3 public charter schools are located in 49201.
What is the racial composition of students in 49201?
49201 public charter schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public charter schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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