For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 160 students in 49441, MI.
The top ranked public charter school in 49441, MI is Muskegon Montessori Academy For Environmental Change. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø charter schools in zipcode 49441 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Michigan public charter school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in 49441, MI have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Michigan public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public charter school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 49441, MI ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Muskegon Montessori Academy For Environmental Change
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2950 Mccracken St
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 766-7500
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 766-7500
Grades: PK-8
| 155 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lighthouse Academymuskegon Community Building
Charter School
1161 W Southern Ave
Muskegon, MI 49441
(613) 949-2287
Muskegon, MI 49441
(613) 949-2287
Grades: 6-12
| 5 students
49441, Michigan ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1875 Waterworks Rd
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 720-2170
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 720-2170
Grades: K-5
| 178 students
2312 Denmark St
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 720-2300
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 720-2300
Grades: 6-8
| 571 students
1213 West Hackley Ave
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 720-2500
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 720-2500
Grades: PK
| n/a students
1213 W. Hackley Avenue
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 720-2500
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 720-2500
Grades: K-5
| 220 students
Nelson Ec Elementary School (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
550 West Grand Ave
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 720-2202
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 720-2202
Grades: PK-K
| 17 students
550 West Grand Ave
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 720-2200
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 720-2200
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
1161 West Southern Ave
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 720-2660
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 720-2660
Grades: PK-5
| 422 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 49441, MI?
The top ranked public charter schools in 49441, MI include Muskegon Montessori Academy For Environmental Change.
How many public charter schools are located in 49441?
2 public charter schools are located in 49441.
What is the racial composition of students in 49441?
49441 public charter schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public charter schools average of 68% (majority Black).
Recent Articles

Opinion: Handcuffing in ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools is a Gateway to More Violence
Some districts are banning handcuffing, while others are cuffing kindergarteners simply throwing a temper tantrum. Read this editorial to see why this author believes slapping the cuffs on children’s wrists only leads to more behavior issues and violence in their adult lives.

Whooping Cough: Should Vaccinations be Required for ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School Enrollment?
Whopping cough is making a comeback, especially amongst children, prompting health officials to encourage pertussis vaccines and boosters. However, should the pertussis vaccine be required for public school enrollment? Learn about current proposed laws and its ramifications.

What are Common Core Standards and Why Do We Need Them?
With schools nationwide adopting common core standards, we’ll take a look at what they are, their benefits, and how they will change the face of public education.