Welcome to Taylor Exemplar Academy - Outperforming the District for 16 Years!
Taylor Exemplar Academy is a tuition-free public charter school in Taylor. We’re more than an educational institution — we’re a safe haven where students thrive. We’re committed to ensuring every student is supported and protected physically and emotionally, fostering stability and community. Your child isn’t just a student — they’re part of a family that values their well-being and success.
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Virtual Family Forum
Join us for an informative virtual session where parents can hear directly from our Dean Team. Learn about testing tips, curriculum updates, grade-level advancement guidelines, and get answers to any questions you may have about your child’s learning experience. This is a great opportunity to stay informed, engage with school leaders, and support your child’s success!
High School Enrollment is Now Open!
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Our School's Recognitions
Our school is built on the cornerstone of Academic Excellence, which has earned us recognition. Learn more about the success of our students!
Parent Portal Help Page
Parent Portal gives parents quick and easy access to their child's information. Click below to learn more!
Advanced Learning Program
We offer advanced learning opportunities for top-performing students who are ready to progress beyond grade level.
Moral Focus Counts Tour
Experience the Power of Character at Taylor Exemplar Academy! Join us for a Moral Focus Counts Tour and discover how National Heritage Academies’ unique educational approach shapes not only strong students — but strong character. At Taylor Exemplar, we believe that success in school and in life begins with a solid foundation of values. During this special event, you’ll learn how our Moral Focus programming is woven into daily classroom instruction, helping students grow academically while also developing essential social, emotional, and ethical skills. Drop by anytime during this event to see our classrooms in action! You’ll get a firsthand look at how our students are encouraged, recognized, and celebrated for living out key virtues — and experience our December virtue, Self-Control, in action. We look forward to welcoming you and showing how Taylor Exemplar Academy helps shape tomorrow’s leaders — one character trait at a time.
NHA Winter Light's Party
NHA Winter Lights Party – A Night to Shine! Get ready for a glowing good time! Join us for the NHA Winter Lights Party, an unforgettable evenining for 3rd–5th grade students! Hosted at Taylor Prep, this celebration is packed with winter-themed fun, glowing lights, and nonstop excitement! Event Highlights Include: -Glow-in-the-dark games & activities -Dance party with a live DJ -Light-up crafts & winter-themed stations -Snacks, treats, and hot chocolate -Fun giveaways and raffle prizes This event is all about celebrating friendship, fun, and school pride in a festive, family-friendly atmosphere. Don’t miss your chance to light up the night with your classmates from across the Taylor area! We can’t wait to see you there – let’s glow!
Now Enrolling for the 2026-27 School Year – Learn What Comes Next
We’re often asked “When is the best time to apply to an NHA school?” The answer: During Open Enrollment. Don’t miss the deadline! Open Enrollment for the 2026-27 school year is now through Feb. 27, 2026. Check out this blog to clear up any confusion around this important “golden window” of time.More on Open Enrollment
Moral Focus™
Strong hearts and minds impact the world in amazing ways. Virtues such as respect, perseverance, compassion, and courage are essential to what kids need to succeed and an essential part of what we teach. We make them part of every school day through our Moral Focus program. Our program is integrated into everything we do. This helps students learn the importance of making good decisions and doing the right thing in life.
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We Are a Charter School
Are you seeking a "private" school education with the no-cost benefit of a public school? If so, you're in the right place. Taylor Exemplar Academy is a tuition-free public charter school open to all children who live in Michigan.
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Metro Parent Ranks Taylor Exemplar Academy 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.
"Taylor Exemplar Academy has been a wonderful school environment for my children and I love that my boys feel safe when they come to school. I can tell that leadership has worked diligently to try to provide students with a rigorous education."
- Taylor Exemplar Academy Parent
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