For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public charter schools serving 1,343 students in 49442, MI.
The top ranked public charter schools in 49442, MI are Muskegon Covenant Academy, Three Oaks ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School Academy and Timberland Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø charter schools in zipcode 49442 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Michigan public charter school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in 49442, MI have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public charter school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 49442, MI ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Charter Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Muskegon Covenant Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
125 Catherine Ave
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 720-3100
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 720-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #22.
Three Oaks ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1212 Kingsley St
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 767-3365
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 767-3365
Gr: PK-6 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #33.
Timberland Academy
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2574 Mclaughlin Ave
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 767-9700
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 767-9700
Gr: K-8 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
Muskegon County Juvenile Transition Center
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
205 E Apple Ave
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 767-7248
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 767-7248
Gr: 5-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: n/an/a
Muskegon Maritime Academy
Charter School
571 E Apple Ave
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 903-5523
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 903-5523
Gr: K-5 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
49442, Michigan ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
571 E. Apple Avenue
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 720-2100
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 720-2100
Gr: K-5 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
221 S Quarterline Rd
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 767-7204
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 767-7204
Gr: 11-12 | 99 students Minority enrollment: 18%
2389 E. Laketon Avenue
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 760-1900
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 760-1900
Gr: 2-5 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Maisd Early On Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
630 Harvey St
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 767-7250
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 767-7250
Gr: PK
Marquette High School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
480 Bennett Street
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 720-2611
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 720-2611
Gr: PK-5 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Mcec High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
571 East Apple Ave
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 720-2530
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 720-2530
Gr: 9-12 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 50:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
125 Catherine Ave
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 720-2750
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 720-2750
Gr: PK-5 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
1150 Amity Ave
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 720-3000
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 720-3000
Gr: 6-8 | 691 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
North-east Education Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
1001 E. Wesley Avenue
Muskegon, MI 49442
(616) 773-0534
Muskegon, MI 49442
(616) 773-0534
Gr: K-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Orchard View Alternative School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
35 South Sheridan Dr
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 760-1350
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 760-1350
Gr: 9-12
1074 Shonat Street
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 760-1700
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 760-1700
Gr: 2-5 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
1150 Amity Ave
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 720-3000
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 720-3000
Gr: K-8 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
2900 East Apple Ave
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 777-4972
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 777-4972
Gr: 6-12 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
You Turn Program High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1352 Terrace St
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 767-7250
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 767-7250
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 49442, MI?
The top ranked public charter schools in 49442, MI include Muskegon Covenant Academy, Three Oaks ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School Academy and Timberland Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 49442?
5 public charter schools are located in 49442.
What is the racial composition of students in 49442?
49442 public charter schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public charter schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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