Academic Results

Cross Creek Charter Academy has a strong record of academic achievement. From state and national recognition to student growth and performance, our results reflect the high expectations and strong instruction at the heart of our school.


National Recognition

Ranked Among Michigan's Top Charter Schools

Cross Creek Charter Academy earned two top-10 spots in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Schools rankings, ranking No. 4 among Michigan charter elementary schools and No. 6 among Michigan charter middle schools.

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Recognized for Excellence

Academic Awards & Recognition

Cross Creek Charter Academy has earned recognition for strong academic performance at both the state and national levels.

Niche 2026 Badge

Top 3 Public K–8 School in Michigan

Cross Creek was ranked among the top three public K–8 schools in Michigan by Niche and earned an overall A+ grade.

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2023 Blue Ribbon Seal

National Blue Ribbon School

Cross Creek was recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School in 2023 for its academic achievement.

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Strong Michigan School Grades

Cross Creek earned A grades in both proficiency and growth through the Michigan School Grades System.

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Michigan CAP Recognition

Cross Creek earned an A on the 2022–24 Michigan Context and Performance Report Card, reflecting strong performance compared with similar schools across the state.

Cross Creek Wins TalentFirst’s 2025 Literacy Leader Award

Cross Creek Charter Academy was awared the TalentFirst’s 2025 Literacy Leader Award. This recognition celebrates Cross Creek's commitment to implementing research-based literacy practices and achieving higher reading proficiency scores and growth on the third-grade M-STEP assessment, outperforming peers with similar economic status.

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"I'm very proud of Cross Creek; it's an excellent academic institution with caring teachers, clear expectations, and a smaller collegial feel. We're so glad that we started our kids here in kindergarten - our first is about to graduate this year! We feel she's on a great path for success."

Cross Creek Charter Academy Parent

Proven Performance

A Strong Record of Academic Success

Cross Creek Charter Academy has consistently outperformed the local district on state assessments for the past 17 years.

Proven Across NHA®

Students Gain More Learning

A study by Stanford University’s Center for Research on Education Outcomes (CREDO) shows students at NHA partner schools gain an average of 3.5 additional months of learning each year compared to their peers in traditional public schools, with no additional days of school. NHA was also recognized as a “gap buster” for helping students make strong academic progress across different backgrounds.

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