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Charter schools in Dearborn Heights, MI

4 schools in Dearborn Heights, 142 more within 15 miles. Public, and free to attend.

Public charter schools (tuition-free)

Dearborn Heights charter schools at a glance

4 public charter schools give Dearborn Heights as their address in the 2025-26 federal school directory, and 142 more are within 15 miles. The 4 in town had about 2,146 students in 2024-25. 4 teach elementary grades and 3 teach high school. Every one is a public school that charges no tuition.

2,146 students, 2024-25
3 high schools
$0 tuition

Networks and districts with the most of these schools: Cesar Chavez Academy (4), Covenant Schools Detroit (4), University Preparatory Academy (PSAD) (4), American International Academy (3), Bridge Academy (3). Names as reported to the federal directory.

Charter schools in Dearborn Heights (4)

Largest first. Enrollment and teachers are from 2024-25; schools new in 2025-26 have no count yet.

Charter school Grades Students (2024-25) Per teacher Phone
Star International Academy PK-12 1,728 17.6 (313) 724-8990
Global Heights Academy PK-8 274 17.1 (313) 624-3400
Vista Meadows Academy K-12 86 16.5 (313) 240-4347
Clara B Ford Academy SDA 5-12 58 6.6 (313) 436-0020

Nearby, within 15 miles (142)

Charter schools in other towns, nearest first. Online schools are left out here because their address is an office.

Charter school Grades Students (2024-25) Per teacher Town Miles Phone
Tipton Academy PK3 PK-3 301 14.5 Garden City 2 (734) 261-0500
Universal Learning Academy PK-12 761 16.3 Westland 2 (734) 402-5900
Westfield Charter Academy K-6 730 17.4 Redford 2 (313) 625-3030
Inkster Preparatory Academy PK-8 220 22 Inkster 2 (313) 278-3825
American International Academy Upper Elementary 4-6 225 18.2 Inkster 2 (734) 713-5525
Westfield Preparatory High School 7-12 834 17 Redford 2 (313) 778-7990
Tipton Academy 48 4-12 255 23.2 Garden City 3 (586) 731-5300
WashingtonParks Academy K-8 591 42.2 Redford 3 (313) 592-6061
American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary 2-8 289 16.6 Westland 3 (313) 533-0000
Detroit Leadership Academy High School 7-12 271 16.6 Detroit 3 (313) 769-2015
Warrendale Charter Academy K-8 680 16 Detroit 3 (313) 240-4200
The Dearborn Academy PK-8 518 16.2 Dearborn 3 (313) 982-1300
American International Academy High SchoolMiddle Schooll 7-12 240 16.6 Inkster 3 (734) 713-5525
American International Academy Elementary K-3 195 12.7 Westland 3 (734) 713-5525
Detroit Leadership Academy K8 PK-8 486 16.8 Detroit 3 (313) 242-1500
West Village Academy K-8 242 15.2 Dearborn 4 (313) 274-9200
Henry Ford Academy 9-12 476 10.7 Dearborn 4 (313) 982-6193
KIPP Detroit Imani Academy K-3 91 14.7 Detroit 4 (586) 808-6604
Blended Learning Academies Credit Recovery High School Liv 9-12 28 28 Livonia 4 (248) 425-5868
Detroit Community Schools Elementary PK-8 366 16.4 Detroit 4 (313) 537-3570
Detroit Community Schools High School 9-12 299 14.8 Detroit 4 (313) 537-3570
Detroit Premier Academy K-8 706 16.2 Detroit 4 (313) 945-1472
Detroit Innovation Academy K-8 335 15.2 Detroit 4 (313) 736-5537
American Montessori Academy Elementary PK-1 152 10.2 Livonia 5 (734) 525-7100
Quest Charter Academy K-8 683 17.1 Taylor 5 (313) 299-0534
Fostering Leadership Academy K-8 76 10.9 Redford 5 (313) 531-9971
Discovery Creative Pathways Redford K-8 208 13.9 Redford 6 (616) 916-7490
Riverside Academy West Campus 6-12 470 21.8 Dearborn 6 (313) 624-3600
Old Redford Academy Middle School 5-8 241 21.9 Detroit 6 (313) 880-1807
Old Redford Academy Elementary PK-4 265 18.9 Detroit 6 (313) 532-7510
Academy for Business and Technology Elementary PK-5 256 15.5 Dearborn 6 (313) 581-2223
Advanced Technology Academy PK-12 1,207 26.3 Dearborn 6 (313) 625-4700
Branch Line School PK-8 141 19.6 Livonia 6 (734) 335-0663
Riverside Academy PK-5 397 14.2 Dearborn 6 (313) 624-3200
Academy for Business and Technology High School 6-12 231 11.7 Melvindale 6 (313) 382-3422
David Ellis Academy PK PK-K 0 Detroit 7 (313) 927-5395
Detroit Service Learning Academy Campus PK-8 847 17.1 Detroit 7 (313) 541-7619
LincolnKing AdamsYoung 68 6-8 429 53.6 Detroit 7 (313) 522-7602
Old Redford Academy High 9-12 451 31.1 Detroit 7 (313) 543-3080
Taylor Preparatory High School 9-12 405 18 Taylor 7 (313) 668-2100
Redford Service Learning Academy Campus PK-8 445 15.3 Redford 7 (313) 541-7619
David Ellis Academy West PK-12 725 16.7 Redford 7 (313) 450-0300
SER YouthBuild Learning Academy Southwest 9-12 109 36.3 Detroit 7 (313) 945-5200
MadisonCarver Academy K-8 343 31.2 Detroit 7 (313) 522-7602
Weston Preparatory Academy K-8 258 21.5 Detroit 7 (313) 387-6038
Universal Academy K-12 695 17.2 Detroit 7 (313) 581-5006
Detroit Achievement Academy K-8 352 16.8 Detroit 7 (313) 468-9518
Metro Charter Academy K-8 421 16.2 Romulus 7 (734) 641-3200
Grand River Academy K-8 727 17.8 Livonia 7 (248) 893-6100
Flagship Charter Academy K-8 655 19.8 Detroit 8 (313) 933-7933
Taylor Exemplar Academy K-8 660 19.4 Taylor 8 (734) 941-7742
University Yes Academy K-12 388 20.4 Detroit 8 (313) 270-2556
LincolnKing AdamsYoung Academy High School Grove Campus 9-12 660 34.7 Detroit 8 (313) 522-7602
AdamsYoung Building K-5 520 65 Detroit 8 (313) 522-7602
Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy K-8 234 23.4 Detroit 8 (313) 341-4944
Pembroke Academy K-8 390 15 Detroit 8 (313) 243-0092
Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary K-2 465 16 Detroit 8 (313) 843-9440
Cesar Chavez Academy Intermediate 3-5 484 19.1 Detroit 8 (313) 361-1083
Hope Academy PK-8 430 16.2 Detroit 8 (313) 934-0054
David Ellis Academy PK-12 206 14.2 Detroit 9 (313) 450-0642
Voyageur Academy K-8 789 23 Detroit 9 (313) 361-4180
Voyageur College Prep 9-12 524 19.4 Detroit 9 (313) 361-4180
Jalen Rose Leadership Academy 9-12 420 21 Detroit 9 (313) 397-3333
Hope of Detroit Academy Elementary K-10 430 17.9 Detroit 9 (313) 897-8720
Hope of Detroit Academy MiddleHigh K-12 582 19.7 Detroit 9 (313) 788-1122
Bradford Academy PK-12 678 14.1 Southfield 9 (248) 351-0000
AGBU AlexMarie Manoogian School K-12 426 15.7 Southfield 9 (248) 569-2988
Joy Preparatory Academy PK-12 161 13.3 Detroit 9 (313) 340-0023
Cesar Chavez Academy Middle School 6-8 615 14 Detroit 9 (313) 842-0006
Cesar Chavez Academy High School 9-12 730 19.8 Detroit 9 (313) 551-0611
New Paradigm College Prep PK-12 215 20.7 Detroit 9 (313) 852-1500
MacDowell Preparatory Academy PK-8 362 16.5 Detroit 9 (313) 494-8141
Creative Montessori Academy PK-8 759 18.7 Southgate 9 (734) 284-5600
Laurus Academy K-8 791 18 Southfield 9 (248) 799-8401
Oak Park Service Learning Academy OPSLA PK-8 212 15.1 Oak Park 9 (313) 539-4115
Crescent Academy Elementary 4-6 265 16.6 Southfield 10 (248) 281-6471
Dr Joseph F Pollack Academic Center of Excellence K-8 520 16.2 Southfield 10 (248) 569-1060
New Paradigm GlazerLoving Academy K-8 211 17.6 Detroit 10 (313) 833-1100
Faxon Academy K-8 150 16.7 Southfield 10 (248) 301-9909
Crescent Academy MiddleHigh School 7-11 145 17.5 Southfield 10 (248) 423-4581
Trillium Academy K-12 641 14.2 Taylor 10 (734) 374-8222
Covenant School Spectrum 7-12 93 14.2 Highland Park 10 (313) 558-9022
Pillars Academy PK-12 new in 2025-26 Southfield 10 (734) 660-7423
Covenant High School Central 9-12 240 30.4 Detroit 10 (313) 899-6900
George Crockett Academy PK-8 341 14.4 Detroit 10 (313) 896-6078
Covenant High School Southwest 9-12 164 27.5 Detroit 10 (313) 297-8720
AchieveDetroit 9-12 new in 2025-26 Detroit 11 (248) 867-4176
South Canton Scholars Charter Academy K-8 822 20.2 Canton 11 (734) 398-5658
University Preparatory Art Design Elementary K-5 389 15 Detroit 11 (313) 826-1159
Star International Academy PK-8 370 14.9 Canton 11 (313) 565-0507
Ivywood Classical AcademyRidge Rd Site K-11 84 21.5 Plymouth 11 (616) 785-8440
George Washington Carver Elementary School PK-4 217 14.8 Highland Park 11 (313) 865-6024
George Washington Carver Middle School 5-8 155 12.8 Highland Park 11 (313) 865-6024
Canton Preparatory High School 7-12 612 17.7 Canton 11 (734) 404-6776
Escuela Avancemos K-8 425 21.2 Detroit 11 (313) 596-0079
University Preparatory Elementary Ellen Thompson Campus K-5 438 19.9 Detroit 11 (313) 874-9800
Barber Elementary School PK-8 362 120.7 Highland Park 11 (614) 623-5345
University Preparatory High School 9-12 559 14.3 Detroit 11 (313) 874-4340
Oakland FlexTech High School 9-12 162 13.4 Farmington Hills 11 (248) 426-8530
University Preparatory Art Design High School 9-12 855 23.1 Detroit 11 (313) 481-4000
University Preparatory Art Design Middle School 6-8 new in 2025-26 Detroit 11 (313) 481-4000
University Preparatory Elementary Mark Murray Campus K-5 467 20.3 Detroit 11 (313) 309-0552
Detroit Public Safety Academy 6-12 156 19.3 Detroit 11 (313) 965-6916
University Prep Science and Math Middle School 6-8 513 19 Detroit 12 (313) 832-8400
Summit Academy North High School 9-12 547 20.2 Romulus 12 (734) 955-1730
Summit Academy North Middle School 6-8 385 15.9 Romulus 12 (734) 955-1712
Summit Academy North Elementary School PK-5 642 16.1 Romulus 12 (734) 789-1428
University Preparatory Middle School 6-8 384 17.5 Detroit 12 (313) 831-0010
Canton Charter Academy K-8 774 20.9 Canton 12 (734) 453-9517
Crescent Academy PK3 PK-3 249 14.2 Southfield 12 (248) 423-4581
Ivywood Classical Academy Genoa Cr Site K-11 613 16.9 Plymouth 12 (248) 207-1757
Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy K-8 823 22.1 Plymouth 12 (734) 459-6149
Caniff Liberty Academy PK-9 590 30.6 Hamtramck 12 (248) 327-7673
Oakland International Academy 912 9-12 614 39.2 Hamtramck 12 (313) 285-8990
Hanley International Academy PK-8 667 15.8 Hamtramck 13 (313) 875-8888
Bridge Academy West K-8 331 22.1 Hamtramck 13 (313) 462-6200
Achieve Charter Academy K-8 771 21.4 Canton 13 (734) 397-0960
Detroit Edison Public School Academy High School 9-12 419 20.5 Detroit 13 (313) 475-0679
Detroit Edison Public School Academy PK-8 901 20.1 Detroit 13 (313) 833-1100
Hamtramck Academy K-8 549 15.9 Hamtramck 13 (313) 368-7312

Showing the 120 nearest of 142. Every charter school in Michigan.

Charter schools: how they work

  • Public and free. NCES describes a public charter school as a publicly funded school, usually run by a group or organization under a contract (the charter) with the state, the district or another body. The federal definition says a charter school does not charge tuition.
  • Families choose it. Under the same definition, a charter school is one parents choose to send their children to, and it admits students by lottery when more apply than it has room for.
  • Its own rules, its own accountability. The charter frees the school from some state or local rules; in return it must meet the standards written in its charter. It is nonsectarian.
  • No program badge. ChoiceFunded’s program badges and “schools that accept” lists cover private schools only. Charter schools are listed separately here, with no badge, and are never counted with private schools.

Sources: 20 U.S.C. 7221i (federal Charter Schools Program definitions); NCES, Condition of Education: Public Charter School Enrollment. Each state writes its own charter law, so ask the school how enrollment works there.

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Questions parents ask

How many charter schools are in Dearborn Heights?

4 public charter schools in the 2025-26 federal directory are in Dearborn Heights, and 142 more are within 15 miles. Star International Academy, Global Heights Academy, Vista Meadows Academy, Clara B Ford Academy SDA.

Do charter schools in Dearborn Heights charge tuition?

No. Charter schools are public schools, and the federal definition of a charter school says it does not charge tuition. Ask each school about fees for extras.

How do I enroll in a Dearborn Heights charter school?

Apply to each school directly. Under the federal definition, a charter school admits students by lottery when more apply than it has room for, so check each school’s application dates. Each state writes its own charter law.

School facts: U.S. Department of Education, Common Core of Data (2025-26 directory, 2024-25 enrollment and staff). Where our data comes from.

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