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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Michigan Alternative Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 130 alternative public middle schools serving 15,754 students in Michigan.
The top-ranked alternative public middle schools in Michigan are Algonac Alternative Education, Calhoun County Youth Center and Grant Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Michigan alternative public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).

Best Alternative Public Middle Schools in Michigan (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 51. - 5.
Algonac Alternative Education
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9541 Phelps Rd
Algonac, MI 48001
(810) 794-4911
Gr: 7-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1 - 51. - 5.
Calhoun County Youth Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
14555 18 12 Mile Rd
Marshall, MI 49068
(269) 789-3507
Gr: 4-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1 - 51. - 5.
Grant Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
331 E State Rd
Grant, MI 49327
(231) 834-5622
Gr: 7-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1 - 51. - 5.
Pathfinders Alternative Education
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
501 N Paul St
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4471
Gr: 6-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1 - 51. - 5.
Saginaw County Juvenile Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3360 Hospital Rd
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 399-7461
Gr: 3-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #66.
Virtual Learning Academyof St Clair County
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3403 Lapeer Rd
Marysville, MI 48040
(810) 364-1362
Gr: 6-12 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #7 - 127. - 12.
Atherton Vern Van Y Educational Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2400 Clarice Ave
Burton, MI 48519
(810) 591-0850
Gr: PK-12 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #7 - 127. - 12.
Carsonvilleport Sanilac Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
100 N Goetze Rd
Carsonville, MI 48419
(810) 657-9393
Gr: 6-12 | 53 students Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #7 - 127. - 12.
Hartford Alternative Education
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
115 School St
Hartford, MI 49057
(269) 621-7143
Gr: 6-12 | 122 students Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #7 - 127. - 12.
Ishpemingnegauneenice Comm Educational Division
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
325 S Pine St
Ishpeming, MI 49849
(906) 475-4173
Gr: 7-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #7 - 127. - 12.
Oxford Crossroads Day School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
810 James Hunt Dr
Oxford, MI 48371
(248) 969-1812
Gr: 6-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #7 - 127. - 12.
Westwood North Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
25824 Michigan Ave
Inkster, MI 48141
(313) 565-0400
Gr: 7-12 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1313.
Redford Union Virtual Learning
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
18255 Kinloch
Redford, MI 48240
(313) 242-3700
Gr: 6-12 | 67 students Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #14 - 2814. - 28.
Capstonewayne Co Juvenile Detention Fac
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3501 Hamtramck Dr
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 831-3510
Gr: 4-12 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #14 - 2814. - 28.
Caro Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
217 N State St
Caro, MI 48723
(989) 673-6845
Gr: 7-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #14 - 2814. - 28.
Clara B Ford Academy Sda
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
20651 West Warren St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 436-0020
Gr: 5-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #14 - 2814. - 28.
Comstock Compass High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3010 Gull Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 250-8930
Gr: PK-12 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #14 - 2814. - 28.
Consolidated Community School Services
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4900 W Davis Ct
Kincheloe, MI 49788
(906) 495-7305
Gr: 5-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #14 - 2814. - 28.
Constantine Alternative Education
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
300 Peachtree St
Constantine, MI 49042
(269) 435-9030
Gr: 6-12 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 104:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #14 - 2814. - 28.
Downriver Digital Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
27225 W Outer Dr
Ecorse, MI 48229
(313) 294-4750
Gr: K-12 | 25 students Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #14 - 2814. - 28.
Lake Huron Virtual Hybrid High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
57700 Gratiot Ave
New Haven, MI 48048
(586) 749-5123
Gr: 1-12 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 43:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #14 - 2814. - 28.
Lighthouse Academy Waalkes
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1501 Cedar St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 304-8537
Gr: K-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #14 - 2814. - 28.
Macomb County Juvenile Justice Center School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
400 N Rose St
Mount Clemens, MI 48043
(586) 469-6553
Gr: K-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #14 - 2814. - 28.
Pioneer High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
15 S Howard Ave
Croswell, MI 48422
(810) 679-1300
Gr: 6-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #14 - 2814. - 28.
Port Huron Schools Adult Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
55 15th St
Port Huron, MI 48060
(810) 455-0029
Gr: 6-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #14 - 2814. - 28.
Satterlee School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8153 Satterlee Rd
Greenville, MI 48838
(616) 754-3681
Gr: 7-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #14 - 2814. - 28.
Vista Meadows Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
20651 West Warren St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 240-4347
Gr: K-12 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #14 - 2814. - 28.
Wk Kellogg Preparatory High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
100 Van Buren St W
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 965-9672
Gr: 8-12 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #2929.
Washtenaw County Youth Center Educational Programs
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4125 Washtenaw Ave
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-8100
Gr: 5-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Buchanan Step Up
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
401 W Chicago St
Buchanan, MI 49107
(269) 695-8401
Gr: K-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Phoenix Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
247 School Dr
Yale, MI 48097
(810) 387-3231
Gr: 6-12 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Youth Advancement Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6750 Chime St
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 443-7740
Gr: 7-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #33 - 4133. - 41.
Bethany Based School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
901 Eastern Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 245-7708
Gr: 6-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33 - 4133. - 41.
Carson Citycrystal Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
213 E Sherman St
Carson City, MI 48811
(989) 584-3138
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #33 - 4133. - 41.
Climaxscotts Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
372 S Main St
Climax, MI 49034
(269) 746-2401
Gr: 5-12 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked alternative public middle schools in Michigan?
The top-ranked alternative public middle schools in Michigan include Algonac Alternative Education, Calhoun County Youth Center and Grant Learning Center.
How many alternative public middle schools are located in Michigan?
143 alternative public middle schools are located in Michigan.
What is the racial composition of students in Michigan?
Michigan alternative public middle schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).

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