Charter schools in Flint, MI
13 schools in Flint, 5 more within 15 miles. Public, and free to attend.
Public charter schools (tuition-free)
Flint charter schools at a glance
13 public charter schools give Flint as their address in the 2025-26 federal school directory, and 5 more are within 15 miles. The 13 in town had about 5,137 students in 2024-25. 10 teach elementary grades and 6 teach high school. One is mostly or fully online. Every one is a public school that charges no tuition.
Charter schools in Flint (13)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Academy of Flint K12 | K-12 | 939 | 18.5 | (810) 600-5210 |
| The New Standard Academy | PK-12 | 859 | 13.8 | (810) 787-3330 |
| Linden Charter Academy | PK-8 | 789 | 21.9 | (810) 720-0515 |
| Flint Cultural Center Academy | K-12 | 650 | 18.8 | (810) 845-3387 |
| Richfield Public School Academy | 3-8 | 418 | 20.3 | (810) 736-1281 |
| Madison Academy ElementaryMiddle School | K-8 | 362 | 6.7 | (810) 655-2949 |
| Northridge Academy | PK-8 | 263 | 18.1 | (810) 785-8811 |
| Richfield Public School Academy Early Learning Center PK2 | PK-2 | 216 | 14.2 | (810) 736-1281 |
| Greater Heights Academy | K-6 | 188 | 17.9 | (810) 768-3860 |
| Flex High North Flint | 9-12 | 160 | 28.6 | (810) 852-4479 |
| Eagles Nest Academy | K-6 | 154 | 14 | (810) 869-6495 |
| WAY Academy Flint Flint CampusMostly online | 7-12 | 95 | 18.8 | (810) 412-8655 |
| Flint Cultural Center Academy High School | 9-12 | 44 | 8.5 | (810) 339-8750 |
Nearby, within 15 miles (5)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flex High Burton | 9-12 | 236 | 27.8 | Burton | 3 | (810) 652-8273 |
| Burton Glen Charter Academy | K-8 | 709 | 21.5 | Burton | 4 | (810) 744-2300 |
| Madison Academy High School | 9-12 | 276 | 6.3 | Burton | 5 | (810) 875-9050 |
| Grand Blanc Academy | PK-8 | 279 | 11.4 | Grand Blanc | 7 | (810) 953-3140 |
| Woodland Park Academy | K-8 | 278 | 11.9 | Grand Blanc | 8 | (810) 695-4710 |
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.
Keep looking
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- Charter schools in Holly (16 mi)
- Charter schools in Lapeer (19 mi)
- Charter schools in Saginaw (30 mi)
- Charter schools in Waterford (32 mi)
- Charter schools in Pontiac (33 mi)
- Charter schools in Brighton (35 mi)
- All charter schools in Michigan
- Private schools in Flint (listed separately)
- School choice in Michigan: what is available
- Charter schools in every state
Questions parents ask
How many charter schools are in Flint?
13 public charter schools in the 2025-26 federal directory are in Flint, and 5 more are within 15 miles. International Academy of Flint K12, The New Standard Academy, Linden Charter Academy, Flint Cultural Center Academy, Richfield Public School Academy, Madison Academy ElementaryMiddle School and others.
Do charter schools in Flint 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 Flint 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.