For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 986 students in Bay County, MI.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Bay County, MI are State Street Academy, Bay City Academy Farragut Campus and North Central Academy Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bay County, MI public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Michigan public charter school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in Bay County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public charter school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Bay County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
State Street Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1110 State St
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 684-6484
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 684-6484
Gr: PK-11 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Bay City Academy Farragut Campus
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 N Farragut St
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 414-8254
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 414-8254
Gr: PK-12 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
North Central Academy Campus
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5055 Corey Rd
Bay City, MI 48708
(231) 584-2080
Bay City, MI 48708
(231) 584-2080
Gr: K-12 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Bayarenac Community High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
805 Langstaff St
Essexville, MI 48732
(989) 893-8811
Essexville, MI 48732
(989) 893-8811
Gr: 9-12 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Bay County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Jefferson Center (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
325 Park Ave
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 895-6595
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 895-6595
Gr: K | 1 student
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Bay County, MI?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Bay County, MI include State Street Academy, Bay City Academy Farragut Campus and North Central Academy Campus.
How many public charter schools are located in Bay County?
4 public charter schools are located in Bay County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bay County?
Bay County public charter schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public charter schools average of 68% (majority Black).
Which public charter schools in Bay County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Bay County include: Bay City Academy Farragut Campus vs. State Street Academy, State Street Academy vs. Bay City Academy Farragut Campus
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