We're Ranked the #1 Charter Middle School
Plymouth Scholars outperforms all of the schools in the Plymouth-Canton Community School District, 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: Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy Ranks in Top Five for Best Charter Middle, Elementary Schools in Michigan
Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy was ranked atop the Best Charter Middle Schools in Michigan list, according to U.S. News & World Report in its 2025 school rankings. In addition to Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy’s middle school ranking first, its elementary program also ranked third on the Best Charter Elementary Schools in Michigan list.Read the Blog
Awards and Accolades
Niche Ranking
Plymouth Scholars was named the Number One Charter Elementary and Middle School in Michigan by Niche, an organization that specializes in data and rankings, and were given an overall grade of A+. Plymouth's Elementary and Middle Schools were ranked second among charter schools in the state of Michigan, and #1 in the Detroit area!
2025 Blue Ribbon School
Plymouth Scholars was named a 2025 Michigan Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education. The Blue Ribbon School award affirms the hard work of students, educators, families, and communities in creating safe and welcoming schools where students master challenging and engaging content.
MI CAP Grade
Plymouth Scholars 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.
Metro Parent Ranks Plymouth Scholars One of Wayne County's Best Charter Schools
To help families make informed choices, Metro Parent compiled a list of the best charter schools in Wayne County. These rankings use a combination of publicly available data from sources like the U.S. Department of Education and U.S. Census Bureau, along with community reviews, survey feedback, and academic performance indicators such as test scores and college readiness.
Plymouth Scholars Honored as Founder Award Winner
The Founder’s Award, the top honor of National Heritage Academies Eagle Awards, was awarded to Plymouth Scholars for the 2023-24 school year. The Founder’s Award is given annually to the school that creates a culture which embodies Moral Focus by embedding each virtue in what they say and do in their interactions with parents, students, and staff.Read the Blog
We're in the Top 7%
Plymouth Scholars was ranked in the top 7% of all schools in Michigan according to the Michigan School Index.
Eagle Awards Recipient
NHA recognizes the outstanding hard work each school puts in throughout the year with their annual Eagle Awards.
Employee Engagement
This award is given to schools who have received top marks from employees on the employee satisfaction survey. We have received this award for the following school years:
- 2024-25
Parent Satisfaction
- 2023-24
- 2024-25
Schools of Excellence
- 2022-23
- 2024-25
Student Enrollment
- 2022-23
- 2023-24
- 2024-25
Plymouth Scholars is a Safe School
Ensuring a safe school environment is crucial for the well-being and development of students, staff, and the broader school community. Plymouth Scholars received the NHA® Safety Award for the 2024-25 school year for achieving the highest ratings for safety on both the parent and staff surveys. We completed all required safety drills, and participated in the 2024-25 NHA Safety Week, a week set aside to educate staff and students on safety at school.
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
Where Kids Succeed
Plymouth Scholars has outperformed the local district in all subjects on the state test for the last 11 years.
"I feel my scholar is receiving the best education at Plymouth Scholars. They have high expectations and deliver instruction so well! Thank you for all you do PSCA."
- Plymouth Scholars Parent
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