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Charter schools in Melvindale, MI

1 school in Melvindale, 136 more within 15 miles. Public, and free to attend.

Public charter schools (tuition-free)

Melvindale charter schools at a glance

1 public charter school gives Melvindale as its address in the 2025-26 federal school directory, and 136 more are within 15 miles. The school had about 231 students in 2024-25. Every one is a public school that charges no tuition.

231 students, 2024-25
$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 Melvindale (1)

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
Academy for Business and Technology High School 6-12 231 11.7 (313) 382-3422

Nearby, within 15 miles (136)

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
Advanced Technology Academy PK-12 1,207 26.3 Dearborn 3 (313) 625-4700
Henry Ford Academy 9-12 476 10.7 Dearborn 3 (313) 982-6193
Academy for Business and Technology Elementary PK-5 256 15.5 Dearborn 3 (313) 581-2223
Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary K-2 465 16 Detroit 4 (313) 843-9440
SER YouthBuild Learning Academy Southwest 9-12 109 36.3 Detroit 4 (313) 945-5200
Universal Academy K-12 695 17.2 Detroit 4 (313) 581-5006
Riverside Academy West Campus 6-12 470 21.8 Dearborn 4 (313) 624-3600
Cesar Chavez Academy Middle School 6-8 615 14 Detroit 4 (313) 842-0006
Cesar Chavez Academy High School 9-12 730 19.8 Detroit 4 (313) 551-0611
The Dearborn Academy PK-8 518 16.2 Dearborn 4 (313) 982-1300
Detroit Leadership Academy High School 7-12 271 16.6 Detroit 4 (313) 769-2015
Cesar Chavez Academy Intermediate 3-5 484 19.1 Detroit 5 (313) 361-1083
Riverside Academy PK-5 397 14.2 Dearborn 5 (313) 624-3200
Creative Montessori Academy PK-8 759 18.7 Southgate 5 (734) 284-5600
Voyageur Academy K-8 789 23 Detroit 5 (313) 361-4180
Voyageur College Prep 9-12 524 19.4 Detroit 5 (313) 361-4180
Quest Charter Academy K-8 683 17.1 Taylor 5 (313) 299-0534
Detroit Premier Academy K-8 706 16.2 Detroit 5 (313) 945-1472
West Village Academy K-8 242 15.2 Dearborn 5 (313) 274-9200
Hope of Detroit Academy Elementary K-10 430 17.9 Detroit 5 (313) 897-8720
Hope of Detroit Academy MiddleHigh K-12 582 19.7 Detroit 5 (313) 788-1122
Taylor Preparatory High School 9-12 405 18 Taylor 5 (313) 668-2100
Clara B Ford Academy SDA 5-12 58 6.6 Dearborn Heights 5 (313) 436-0020
Vista Meadows Academy K-12 86 16.5 Dearborn Heights 5 (313) 240-4347
Warrendale Charter Academy K-8 680 16 Detroit 5 (313) 240-4200
New Paradigm College Prep PK-12 215 20.7 Detroit 5 (313) 852-1500
Covenant High School Southwest 9-12 164 27.5 Detroit 6 (313) 297-8720
Star International Academy PK-12 1,728 17.6 Dearborn Heights 6 (313) 724-8990
Escuela Avancemos K-8 425 21.2 Detroit 6 (313) 596-0079
Covenant High School Central 9-12 240 30.4 Detroit 6 (313) 899-6900
KIPP Detroit Imani Academy K-3 91 14.7 Detroit 6 (586) 808-6604
Detroit Innovation Academy K-8 335 15.2 Detroit 7 (313) 736-5537
Detroit Public Safety Academy 6-12 156 19.3 Detroit 7 (313) 965-6916
American International Academy Upper Elementary 4-6 225 18.2 Inkster 7 (734) 713-5525
Inkster Preparatory Academy PK-8 220 22 Inkster 7 (313) 278-3825
George Crockett Academy PK-8 341 14.4 Detroit 7 (313) 896-6078
Trillium Academy K-12 641 14.2 Taylor 7 (734) 374-8222
Global Heights Academy PK-8 274 17.1 Dearborn Heights 7 (313) 624-3400
AchieveDetroit 9-12 new in 2025-26 Detroit 7 (248) 867-4176
Taylor Exemplar Academy K-8 660 19.4 Taylor 7 (734) 941-7742
Hope Academy PK-8 430 16.2 Detroit 7 (313) 934-0054
Tipton Academy PK3 PK-3 301 14.5 Garden City 7 (734) 261-0500
American International Academy High SchoolMiddle Schooll 7-12 240 16.6 Inkster 8 (734) 713-5525
Flagship Charter Academy K-8 655 19.8 Detroit 8 (313) 933-7933
Detroit Community Schools Elementary PK-8 366 16.4 Detroit 8 (313) 537-3570
Detroit Community Schools High School 9-12 299 14.8 Detroit 8 (313) 537-3570
Westfield Preparatory High School 7-12 834 17 Redford 8 (313) 778-7990
University Preparatory Elementary Ellen Thompson Campus K-5 438 19.9 Detroit 8 (313) 874-9800
Tipton Academy 48 4-12 255 23.2 Garden City 8 (586) 731-5300
WashingtonParks Academy K-8 591 42.2 Redford 8 (313) 592-6061
University Preparatory High School 9-12 559 14.3 Detroit 8 (313) 874-4340
University Preparatory Elementary Mark Murray Campus K-5 467 20.3 Detroit 8 (313) 309-0552
University Preparatory Art Design High School 9-12 855 23.1 Detroit 8 (313) 481-4000
University Preparatory Art Design Middle School 6-8 new in 2025-26 Detroit 8 (313) 481-4000
University Prep Science and Math Middle School 6-8 513 19 Detroit 8 (313) 832-8400
American International Academy Elementary K-3 195 12.7 Westland 8 (734) 713-5525
University Preparatory Middle School 6-8 384 17.5 Detroit 9 (313) 831-0010
Detroit Leadership Academy K8 PK-8 486 16.8 Detroit 9 (313) 242-1500
Universal Learning Academy PK-12 761 16.3 Westland 9 (734) 402-5900
Westfield Charter Academy K-6 730 17.4 Redford 9 (313) 625-3030
University Preparatory Art Design Elementary K-5 389 15 Detroit 9 (313) 826-1159
Joy Preparatory Academy PK-12 161 13.3 Detroit 9 (313) 340-0023
New Paradigm GlazerLoving Academy K-8 211 17.6 Detroit 9 (313) 833-1100
Detroit Edison Public School Academy PK-8 901 20.1 Detroit 9 (313) 833-1100
Detroit Edison Public School Academy High School 9-12 419 20.5 Detroit 9 (313) 475-0679
Covenant School Spectrum 7-12 93 14.2 Highland Park 9 (313) 558-9022
University Prep Science and Math Elementary Miller Campus K-5 476 21.6 Detroit 9 (313) 782-4400
University Prep Science and Math High School 9-12 452 22.6 Detroit 9 (313) 393-9166
LincolnKing AdamsYoung Academy High School Grove Campus 9-12 660 34.7 Detroit 9 (313) 522-7602
Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences PK-8 694 19 Detroit 9 (313) 259-1744
Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences Middle School PK-8 339 16.5 Detroit 9 (313) 259-1744
Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy K-8 234 23.4 Detroit 9 (313) 341-4944
Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences-Early Elementary PK-8 new in 2025-26 Detroit 9 (313) 259-1744
AdamsYoung Building K-5 520 65 Detroit 9 (313) 522-7602
American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary 2-8 289 16.6 Westland 10 (313) 533-0000
Barber Elementary School PK-8 362 120.7 Highland Park 10 (614) 623-5345
Detroit Achievement Academy K-8 352 16.8 Detroit 10 (313) 468-9518
LincolnKing AdamsYoung 68 6-8 429 53.6 Detroit 10 (313) 522-7602
Old Redford Academy High 9-12 451 31.1 Detroit 10 (313) 543-3080
George Washington Carver Elementary School PK-4 217 14.8 Highland Park 10 (313) 865-6024
George Washington Carver Middle School 5-8 155 12.8 Highland Park 10 (313) 865-6024
Hanley International Academy PK-8 667 15.8 Hamtramck 10 (313) 875-8888
University Yes Academy K-12 388 20.4 Detroit 10 (313) 270-2556
Oakland International Academy 912 9-12 614 39.2 Hamtramck 10 (313) 285-8990
Old Redford Academy Middle School 5-8 241 21.9 Detroit 10 (313) 880-1807
Old Redford Academy Elementary PK-4 265 18.9 Detroit 10 (313) 532-7510
Metro Charter Academy K-8 421 16.2 Romulus 10 (734) 641-3200
Blended Learning Academies Credit Recovery High School Liv 9-12 28 28 Livonia 10 (248) 425-5868
Caniff Liberty Academy PK-9 590 30.6 Hamtramck 10 (248) 327-7673
Infinity Institute of Learning Wayne County Juvenile Detenti 4-12 124 13.9 Detroit 10 (404) 218-4206
David Ellis Academy PK-12 206 14.2 Detroit 10 (313) 450-0642
Oakland International Academy 28 2-8 1,034 78 Detroit 10 (313) 925-1000
Summit Academy North Elementary School PK-5 642 16.1 Romulus 10 (734) 789-1428
Summit Academy North High School 9-12 547 20.2 Romulus 10 (734) 955-1730
Summit Academy North Middle School 6-8 385 15.9 Romulus 10 (734) 955-1712
Oakland International Academy PreK1 PK-1 344 51 Detroit 11 (313) 923-0790
The James and Grace Lee Boggs School K-8 172 18.1 Detroit 11 (313) 923-2301
MacDowell Preparatory Academy PK-8 362 16.5 Detroit 11 (313) 494-8141
Bridge Academy West K-8 331 22.1 Hamtramck 11 (313) 462-6200
Hamtramck Academy K-8 549 15.9 Hamtramck 11 (313) 368-7312
Bridge Impact K-12 392 39.2 Detroit 11 (313) 462-6100
Bridge Academy East PK-5 581 16.2 Hamtramck 11 (313) 462-6100
Detroit Service Learning Academy Campus PK-8 847 17.1 Detroit 11 (313) 541-7619
American Montessori Academy Elementary PK-1 152 10.2 Livonia 11 (734) 525-7100
Discovery Creative Pathways Redford K-8 208 13.9 Redford 11 (616) 916-7490
Pembroke Academy K-8 390 15 Detroit 11 (313) 243-0092
Fostering Leadership Academy K-8 76 10.9 Redford 11 (313) 531-9971
Detroit Prep K-8 418 17.7 Detroit 11 (313) 343-1495
Frontier International Academy K-12 737 16.5 Detroit 11 (313) 462-6300
Jalen Rose Leadership Academy 9-12 420 21 Detroit 11 (313) 397-3333
David Ellis Academy PK PK-K 0 Detroit 11 (313) 927-5395
Commonwealth Community Development Academy PK-8 150 15.6 Hamtramck 12 (313) 366-9470
MadisonCarver Academy K-8 343 31.2 Detroit 12 (313) 522-7602
Covenant High School East 9-12 171 47.9 Detroit 12 (313) 267-4315
Weston Preparatory Academy K-8 258 21.5 Detroit 12 (313) 387-6038
Oak Park Service Learning Academy OPSLA PK-8 212 15.1 Oak Park 12 (313) 539-4115
Barack Obama Leadership Academy K-8 329 41.1 Detroit 12 (313) 823-6000
David Ellis Academy West PK-12 725 16.7 Redford 12 (313) 450-0300
Legacy Charter Academy K-8 738 18.2 Detroit 12 (313) 368-2215
Redford Service Learning Academy Campus PK-8 445 15.3 Redford 12 (313) 541-7619

Showing the 120 nearest of 136. 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 Melvindale?

1 public charter school in the 2025-26 federal directory is in Melvindale, and 136 more are within 15 miles. Academy for Business and Technology High School.

Do charter schools in Melvindale 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 Melvindale 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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