For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 1,115 students in Burton, MI.
The top ranked public charter schools in Burton, MI are Burton Glen Charter Academy and Madison Academy High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burton, MI public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Michigan public charter school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in Burton have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public charter school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Burton, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Burton Glen Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4171 E Atherton Rd
Burton, MI 48519
(810) 744-2300
Burton, MI 48519
(810) 744-2300
Grades: K-8
| 697 students
Rank: #22.
Madison Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3266 S Genesee Rd
Burton, MI 48519
(810) 875-9050
Burton, MI 48519
(810) 875-9050
Grades: 9-12
| 240 students
Rank: n/an/a
Flex High Burton
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1245 S Center Rd
Burton, MI 48509
(877) 360-5327
Burton, MI 48509
(877) 360-5327
Grades: 9-12
| 178 students
Burton, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4469 Greenly St
Burton, MI 48529
(810) 591-2501
Burton, MI 48529
(810) 591-2501
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Burton, MI?
The top ranked public charter schools in Burton, MI include Burton Glen Charter Academy and Madison Academy High School.
How many public charter schools are located in Burton?
3 public charter schools are located in Burton.
What is the racial composition of students in Burton?
Burton public charter schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public charter schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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