South Arbor Charter Academy Named Top Four Charter School in Michigan

South Arbor Charter Academy has been named as a Top Four Charter Elementary and Middle School in Michigan by Niche, an organization that specializes in data and rankings. South Arbor was also ranked second for Charter Elementary and Middle Schools in the Detroit area, earning an A+ grade.

The rankings are based on a rigorous analysis of key statistics and reviews from students and parents using data from the U.S. Department of Education. Read more about Niche’s process here.

NHA claimed nine of the top 10 spots for charter elementary schools in Michigan and took nine of the top 10 spots for charter middle schools, as well. Three of NHA’s high schools were ranked in the top 10 for charter high schools in Michigan.

NHA’s 2023 Best Charter Elementary Schools in Michigan:

• Eagle Crest Charter Academy, No. 1: A+ grade.
• Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy, No. 2: A+ grade.
• Cross Creek Charter Academy, No. 3: A+ grade.
• South Arbor Charter Academy, No. 4: A+ grade.
• Achieve Charter Academy, No. 5: A+ grade.
• Excel Charter Academy, No. 7: A grade.
• Chandler Woods Charter Academy, No. 8: A grade.
• Vanguard Charter Academy, No. 9: A grade.
• Walker Charter Academy, No. 10: A grade.

NHA’s 2023 Best Charter Middle Schools in Michigan:

• Eagle Crest Charter Academy, No. 1: A+ grade.
• Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy, No. 2: A+ grade.
• Cross Creek Charter Academy, No. 3: A+ grade.
• South Arbor Charter Academy, No. 4: A+ grade.
• Achieve Charter Academy, No. 5: A+ grade.
• Excel Charter Academy, No. 7: A grade.
• Chandler Woods Charter Academy, No. 8: A grade.
• Vanguard Charter Academy, No. 9: A grade.
• Walker Charter Academy, No. 10: A grade.

NHA’s 2023 Best Charter High Schools in Michigan:

• Wellspring Preparatory High School, No. 5: A- grade.
• Grand River Preparatory High School, No. 6: A- grade.
• Canton Preparatory High School, No. 8: A- grade.

Eighteen NHA schools across the state rank in the top 50 on the Best Charter Middle and Elementary Schools in Michigan list. Seven rank in the top 10 on the Best Middle and Elementary Charter Schools in Grand Rapids list, and six rank in the top 10 on the Best Middle and Elementary Charter Schools in Detroit list. Two of NHA’s high schools ranked in the top 10 on the Best Charter High Schools in Grand Rapids list, while two NHA schools made the Top 10 Charter High Schools in Detroit list.

Great job, and congratulations to all!

About South Arbor Charter Academy
South Arbor Charter Academy is a tuition-free, public charter school in Ypsilanti, Michigan, serving students in Young 5s through eighth grade. It is part of the National Heritage Academies network, which includes more than 100 tuition-free, public charter schools serving more than 65,000 students in kindergarten through 12th grade across nine states. For more information, visit nhaschools.com.

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