For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 905 students in Chippewa County, MI.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Chippewa County, MI are Detour Arts And Technology Academy, Joseph K Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy and Lake Superior Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chippewa County, MI public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Michigan public charter school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in Chippewa County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public charter school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Chippewa County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Detour Arts And Technology Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
202 Division St
De Tour Village, MI 49725
(906) 297-2011
De Tour Village, MI 49725
(906) 297-2011
Gr: PK-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Joseph K Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Marquette Ave
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
(906) 635-5055
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
(906) 635-5055
Gr: PK-8 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
Lake Superior Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8936 S Mackinac Trl
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
(906) 259-1168
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
(906) 259-1168
Gr: K-5 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
Ojibwe Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11507 W Industrial Dr
Brimley, MI 49715
(906) 248-2530
Brimley, MI 49715
(906) 248-2530
Gr: K-12 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Chippewa County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
7134 South M 221
Brimley, MI 49715
(906) 248-3217
Brimley, MI 49715
(906) 248-3217
Gr: PK-6 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
3199 E. 12 Mile Road
Dafter, MI 49724
(906) 635-6624
Dafter, MI 49724
(906) 635-6624
Gr: K-5 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
202 South Division St
De Tour Village, MI 49725
(906) 297-2011
De Tour Village, MI 49725
(906) 297-2011
Gr: K-6
Eupisd Community Based Early Childhood Services (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
315 Armory Pl
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
(906) 632-3373
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
(906) 632-3373
Gr: PK
2023 W. 4th Avenue
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
(906) 635-6628
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
(906) 635-6628
Gr: PK-2 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
333 South Pleasant St
Pickford, MI 49774
(906) 647-6245
Pickford, MI 49774
(906) 647-6245
Gr: K-8 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
15901 Country Club Drive
Kincheloe, MI 49788
(906) 495-5323
Kincheloe, MI 49788
(906) 495-5323
Gr: PK-5 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
11185 W 2nd St
Rudyard, MI 49780
(906) 478-4551
Rudyard, MI 49780
(906) 478-4551
Gr: PK-6 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
11185 West 2nd St
Rudyard, MI 49780
(906) 478-3710
Rudyard, MI 49780
(906) 478-3710
Gr: 4-8 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Soo Township School (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
5788 South M 129
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
(906) 635-6630
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
(906) 635-6630
Gr: Inquire with school
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Chippewa County, MI?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Chippewa County, MI include Detour Arts And Technology Academy, Joseph K Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy and Lake Superior Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Chippewa County?
4 public charter schools are located in Chippewa County.
What is the racial composition of students in Chippewa County?
Chippewa County public charter schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public charter schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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