Excel Charter Academy: A Top 10 Charter Middle School
Excel Charter Academy is the #1 school in the area, and it doesn't stop there. We are proud to display our impressive collection of awards and accolades, which include both local and national honors. Our school’s dedication to academic excellence and Moral Focus™ is evident in the recognition we’ve earned, emphasizing our commitment to preparing students to succeed in life.
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.Read the Blog
Awards and Accolades
Niche Ranking
Excel Charter Academy was named a Top Five Charter Elementary and Middle School in Michigan by Niche, an organization that specializes in data and rankings. Excel's elementary and middle schools were ranked second among charter schools in the Grand Rapids area and were given an overall grade of A.
MI CAP Grade
Excel Charter Academy received a Grade A on the 2022–24 Michigan Context and Performance Report Card. This reflects strong academic performance compared to similar schools across the state.
2022-23 School Letter Grade
Excel Charter Academy earned an A letter grade in both proficiency and growth according to the Michigan School Grades System.
Eagle Awards Recipient
NHA recognizes the outstanding hard work each school puts in throughout the year with their annual Eagle Awards.
Parent Satisfaction
- 2022-23
- 2023-24
Schools of Excellence
- 2022-23
- 2024-25
Student Attendance
This award recognizes the top 10% of schools with the lowest percentage of students chronically absent. We have received this award for the following school years:
- 2022-23
- 2023-45
- 2024-25
Student Enrollment
- 2022-23
- 2023-24
- 2024-25
Where Kids Succeed
Excel Charter Academy has outperformed the local district in all subjects on the state test for the last 16 years.
NHA® Shines: Stanford's CREDO Study Shows Our Students Surpass Their Peers by 3.5 Months Each Year
A recent Stanford study shows NHA partner-school students continue to outperform their traditional public school peers. They do so by gaining nearly three-and-a-half months of additional learning. NHA also earned the new “gap busters” designation for outstanding progress in eliminating learning disparities for minority and poverty students.Learn More About Stanford's Study
"I like the diversity and quality of education. I can see my children learning so much! I am especially impressed with their vocabulary and give the staff a lot of credit for that!"
- Excel Charter Academy Parent
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