For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 1,245 students in Westland, MI.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Westland, MI are American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary School, Universal Learning Academy and American International Academy Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Westland, MI public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Michigan public charter school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in Westland have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% 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 Westland, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
30055 Joy Rd
Westland, MI 48185
(313) 533-0000
Westland, MI 48185
(313) 533-0000
Gr: 2-8 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Universal Learning Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
28015 Joy Rd
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 402-5900
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 402-5900
Gr: PK-12 | 761 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
American International Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 S Henry Ruff Rd
Westland, MI 48186
(734) 713-5525
Westland, MI 48186
(734) 713-5525
Gr: K-2 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Westland, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Walter P. Reuther Psychiatric Hospital (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
30901 Palmer Rd
Westland, MI 48186
(734) 367-8527
Westland, MI 48186
(734) 367-8527
Gr: Inquire with school | 2 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Westland, MI?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Westland, MI include American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary School, Universal Learning Academy and American International Academy Elementary School.
How many public charter schools are located in Westland?
3 public charter schools are located in Westland.
What is the racial composition of students in Westland?
Westland public charter schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public charter schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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