We're Ranked a Top Ten Charter Elementary School
Vanguard Charter Academy has outperformed the local district on the state test for 14 years, 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 Ranks Vanguard as a Top 10 Charter Elementary School
Vanguard Charter Academy is ranked one of 2024's Top 10 Best Charter Elementary Schools in Michigan by U.S. News & World Report. We were praised for performing well above expectations in the elementary school reading and math categories.Read the Blog
Awards and Accolades
Niche Ranking
Vanguard Charter Academy was named a Top Ten Charter Elementary and Middle School in Michigan by Niche, an organization that specializes in data and rankings. Vanderbilt's Elementary and Middle Schools were ranked fifth among charter schools in the Grand Rapids area and were given an overall grade of A.
Praise from Parents
"I love the Moral Focus program at Vanguard. I believe my daughter is receiving a better education at Vanguard than she would at a traditional public school." - Vanguard Charter Academy Parent
Reward School
Vanguard Charter Academy was recognized as a Michigan Reward School by the Michigan Department of Education for the 2022-23 school year.
2022-23 School Letter Grade
Vanguard Charter Academy earned an A letter grade in proficiency and peer-to-peer comparison according to the 2022-23 Michigan School Grades System.
Student Enrollment Eagle Award Recipient
National Heritage Academies awarded Vanguard Charter Academy the Student Enrollment Eagle Award for the 2022-23 school year. This award recognizes our strong enrollment, which speaks to the popularity of our school.
Vanguard 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. Vanguard Charter Academy received the NHA Safety Award for the 2022-23 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 2022-23 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
Vanguard Charter Academy outperforms the local district in all subjects on the state test.
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