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 average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Michigan public charter school average of 21%), and reading proficiency 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 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Charter Schools in Marquette County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Star Montessori Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3030 Wright St
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 226-0156
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 226-0156
Gr: PK-12 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Marquette County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
350 Aspen Ridge School Rd
Ishpeming, MI 49849
(906) 485-3176
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
Ishpeming, MI 49849
(906) 485-5501
Gr: PK
50 West M-35
Gwinn, MI 49841
(906) 346-5914
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
Negaunee, MI 49866
(906) 475-4173
Gr: 7-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
3030 Wright Street
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 226-0156
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 226-0156
Gr: 6-8 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
1175 Erie Ave
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 225-4295
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 225-4295
Gr: PK-K | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
1175 Erie Street
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 225-4320
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 225-4320
Gr: K-3 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
201 Ventura Street
Gwinn, MI 49841
(906) 346-3680
Gwinn, MI 49841
(906) 346-3680
Gr: PK | 64 students
300 Westwood Dr
Ishpeming, MI 49849
(906) 485-1021
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).
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