Best �� Charter Schools in Traverse City, MI (2025-26)

Best Traverse City �� Charter Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public charter schools serving 1,394 students in Traverse City, MI.

The top ranked public charter schools in Traverse City, MI are Old Mission Peninsula School, Grand Traverse Academy and Woodland School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Traverse City, MI public charter schools have an score of 45% (versus the Michigan public charter school average of 21%), and score of 59% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in Traverse City have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Michigan public charter schools.

Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Michigan public charter school average of 68% (majority Black).

Best �� Charter Schools in Traverse City, MI (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Old Mission Peninsula School

Charter School

(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
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Top 20%

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2699 Island View Rd
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 225-0225

Gr: K-6 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%

Rank: #22.

Grand Traverse Academy

Charter School

(Math: 50% | Reading: 60%)
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1245 Hammond Rd E
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 932-6008

Gr: PK-12 | 798 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Rank: #33.

Woodland School

Charter School

(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
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7224 Supply Rd
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 947-7474

Gr: K-8 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

Rank: #44.

The Greenspire School

Charter School

(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
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1026 Red Dr
Traverse City, MI 49684
(231) 421-5905

Gr: 6-12 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 17%

Rank: n/an/a

The Greenspire High School

Charter School

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2200 Dendrinos Drive
Traverse City, MI 49684
(231) 421-5905

Gr: 9-12 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

[+] Show Closed �� Schools in Traverse City, Michigan

Traverse City, Michigan �� Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Bertha Vos Elementary School (Closed 2009)

3723 Shore Road
Traverse City, MI 49685
(231) 933-6420

Gr: K-6 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Central Tag Middle School (Closed 2013)

301 West Seventh St
Traverse City, MI 49684
(231) 933-5600

Gr: 4-5 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

Cherry Knoll Children's Center (Closed 2009)

Special Education School

91800 N. Three Mile Road
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 922-625

Gr: Inquire with school | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

Glenn Loomis Elementary School (Closed 2009)

1009 S. Oak Street
Traverse City, MI 49685
(231) 933-7860

Gr: K-6 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Interlochen Early Childhood And Innovation Center (Closed 2023)

3113 J Maddy Pkwy
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 933-1780

Gr: PK-12

Montessori At Courtade (Closed 2015)

Special Education School

1111 Rasho Rd
Traverse City, MI 49696
(231) 933-5800

Gr: PK-5 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

Norris Elementary School (Closed 2009)

10781 East Cherry Bend Road
Traverse City, MI 49685
(231) 933-8660

Gr: K-6 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Oak Park (Closed 2009)

301 S Garfield
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 933-1780

Oak Park Elementary School (Closed 2007)

P.o. Box 32
Traverse City, MI 49685
(231) 933-6570

Gr: PK-6 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

Old Mission Peninsula School (Closed 2021)

2699 Island View Rd
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 933-7420

Gr: PK-5 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 17%

Sabin Elementary School (Closed 2006)

P.o. Box 32
Traverse City, MI 49685
(231) 933-7910

Gr: PK-6 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Tba Central Elementary School (Closed 2010)

Special Education School

301 West 7th
Traverse City, MI 49684
(231) 922-6244

Gr: Inquire with school | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

Tba Early Childhood (Closed 2009)

1101 Red Drive
Traverse City, MI 49696
(231) 922-7863

Gr: Inquire with school | 20 students

Tba Se Early Childhood (Closed 2012)

Special Education School

1101 Red Dr
Traverse City, MI 49684
(231) 922-6200

Gr: PK

Traverse Bay Area Early College High School (Closed 2015)

Vocational School

880 Parsons Rd
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 922-6262

Gr: 9-12 | 43 students Minority enrollment: 4%

Traverse Bay Area Isd (Closed 2011)

1101 Red Dr
Traverse City, MI 49684
(231) 922-6200

Traverse City College Preparatory Academy (Closed 2014)

1402 Carlisle Rd
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 929-4539

Gr: 9-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 33%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public charter schools in Traverse City, MI?

The top ranked public charter schools in Traverse City, MI include Old Mission Peninsula School, Grand Traverse Academy and Woodland School.

How many public charter schools are located in Traverse City?

5 public charter schools are located in Traverse City.

What is the racial composition of students in Traverse City?

Traverse City public charter schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Michigan public charter schools average of 68% (majority Black).