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Best Flint Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public charter schools serving 5,137 students in Flint, MI.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Flint, MI are Flex High North Flint, Linden Charter Academy and Way Academy Flint Flint Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Flint, MI public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Michigan public charter school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in Flint have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public charter school average of 68% (majority Black).

Best Public Charter Schools in Flint, MI (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Flex High North Flint
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4945 Clio Rd
Flint, MI 48504
(877) 360-5327
Gr: 9-12 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
Linden Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3244 N Linden Rd
Flint, MI 48504
(810) 720-0515
Gr: K-8 | 789 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Way Academy Flint Flint Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
817 E Kearsley St
Flint, MI 48503
(810) 412-8655
Gr: 7-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #44.
Madison Academy Elementarymiddle School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6170 Torrey Rd
Flint, MI 48507
(810) 655-2949
Gr: K-8 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #55.
Flint Cultural Center Academy
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 Robert T Longway Blvd
Flint, MI 48503
(810) 845-3387
Gr: K-12 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #66.
Northridge Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4100 W Coldwater Rd
Flint, MI 48504
(810) 785-8811
Gr: PK-8 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
The New Standard Academy
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2040 W Carpenter Rd
Flint, MI 48505
(810) 787-3330
Gr: PK-12 | 859 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
International Academy Of Flint K12
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2820 S Saginaw St
Flint, MI 48503
(810) 600-5210
Gr: K-12 | 939 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Greater Heights Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3196 W Pasadena Ave
Flint, MI 48504
(810) 768-3860
Gr: K-6 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1010.
Eagles Nest Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5005 Cloverlawn Dr
Flint, MI 48504
(810) 869-6495
Gr: K-6 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #1111.
Richfield Public School Academy
Charter School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3807 N Center Rd
Flint, MI 48506
(810) 736-1281
Gr: 3-8 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
Flint Cultural Center Academy High School
Charter School
432 N Saginaw Street
Flint, MI 48502
(810) 339-8750
Gr: K-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: n/an/a
Richfield Public School Academy Early Learning Center Pk2
Charter School
4358 Richfield Rd
Flint, MI 48505
(810) 736-1281
Gr: PK-2 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Flint, MI?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Flint, MI include Flex High North Flint, Linden Charter Academy and Way Academy Flint Flint Campus.
How many public charter schools are located in Flint?
13 public charter schools are located in Flint.
What is the racial composition of students in Flint?
Flint public charter schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public charter schools average of 68% (majority Black).

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