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U.S. News & World Report: Chandler Woods Charter Academy Ranks in Top 10 for Best Charter Elementary, Middle Schools in Michigan

Chandler Woods Charter Academy was ranked atop on the Best Charter Elementary Schools in Michigan list, according to U.S. News & World Report in its 2025 school rankings. Chandler Woods Charter Academy’s middle school program also ranked seventh on the Best Charter Middle Schools in Michigan list.

The newly-minted Blue Ribbon school, which has outperformed the local district since 2016, was praised for its elementary math and reading performance levels. Math and reading performance levels in elementary and school were rated well above expectations.

This marks the fourth year of the U.S. News & World Report ranking elementary and middle schools. The organization has provided go-to resources for parents and students at the high school and college levels for years.

Rankings were determined by analyzing math and reading proficiency, state assessments and how schools performed compared to expectations. Read more about the ranking’s methodology on the U.S. News website.

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About Chandler Woods Charter Academy
Chandler Woods Charter Academy is a tuition-free, public charter school in Belmont, 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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