We're Ranked the #1 Charter Elementary School
Chandler Woods Charter Academy has outperformed the district on the state test for the past 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.
Awards and Accolades
Niche Ranking
Chandler Woods Charter Academy was named the number one charter elementary in Michigan by Niche, an organization that specializes in data and rankings. Chandler Woods' elementary and middle school programs were ranked in the top five among charter schools in the Grand Rapids area and were given an overall grade of A+.
Reward School
Chandler Woods Charter Academy was recognized as a Michigan Reward School by the Michigan Department of Education for the 2022-23 school year.
2024 Blue Ribbon School
Chandler Woods Charter Academy was named a 2024 National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education. The National 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.
Chandler Woods is Recognized for Performance
Chandler Woods Charter Academy was awarded two Eagle Awards for the 2022-23 school year by National Heritage Academies. We were awarded the Schools of Excellence Eagle Award for our superior performance in academics and enrollment, and the State Accountability Eagle Award for achieving state test results at or above the 90th percentile.
We're in the Top 4%
Chandler Woods Charter Academy is ranked in the top 4% of all schools in Michigan according to the 2023 Michigan School Index.
Chandler Woods Receives Three Eagle Awards
National Heritage Academies awarded Chandler Woods Charter Academy with three Eagle Awards for the 2022-23 school year. We were recognized for student attendance because of our excellent student attendance and student enrollment because of our strong enrollment numbers. Chandler Woods was also awarded a Taking Flight Eagle Award in Employee Engagement, meaning this is an area of strong growth in the past year.
Where Kids Succeed
Chandler Woods Charter Academy outperforms the local district in all subjects on the state test.
Chandler Woods 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. Chandler Woods Charter Academy received the NHA Safety Award for the 2023-24 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 2023-24 NHA Safety Week, a week set aside to educate staff and students on safety at school.
"The curriculum at Chandler Woods is academically rigorous, yet age appropriate in a way that makes it interesting for the students."
- Chandler Woods Charter Academy Parent
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
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