For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 1,645 students in Okemos, MI. The top ranked public charter school in Okemos, MI is Michigan Connections Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Okemos, MI public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Michigan public charter school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in Okemos have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public charter school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Okemos, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Michigan Connections Academy
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3950 Heritage Ave
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 507-5390
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 507-5390
Grades: K-12
| 1,645 students
Okemos, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4406 Okemos Rd
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 706-5200
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 706-5200
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
1826 Osage
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 706-5020
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 706-5020
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Nextech High School Of Lansing (Closed 2024)
Charter School
2175 University Park Drive
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 347-7793
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 347-7793
Grades: 9-12
| 84 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Okemos, MI?
The top ranked public charter schools in Okemos, MI include Michigan Connections Academy. Okemos has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Michigan.
How many public charter schools are located in Okemos?
1 public charter schools are located in Okemos.
What is the racial composition of students in Okemos?
Okemos public charter schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public charter schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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