U.S. News & World Report: Excel Charter Academy Ranks in Top 10 for Best Charter Middle, Elementary Schools in Michigan

Excel Charter Academy was ranked eighth on the Best Charter Middle Schools in Michigan list, according to U.S. News & World Report in its 2025 school rankings. Excel Charter Academy’s elementary program also ranked ninth on the Best Charter Elementary Schools in Michigan list.

The school, which has outperformed the local district for 14 years, was praised for its math and reading performance at all levels. Math and reading performance levels in elementary and middle school were rated well above expectations.

This marks the fourth year of the U.S. News & World Report ranking elementary and middle schools. The organization has provided go-to resources for parents and students at the high school and college levels for years.

Rankings were determined by analyzing math and reading proficiency, state assessments and how schools performed compared to expectations. Read more about the ranking’s methodology on the U.S. News website.