Cross Creek’s staff joined the school in earning accolades. Teachers at the school were ranked second on the Best Public Elementary and Public Middle School Teachers list.
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 eight 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 2025 Best Charter Elementary Schools in Michigan:
- Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy, No. 1: A+ grade.
- South Arbor Charter Academy, No. 2: A+ grade.
- Cross Creek Charter Academy, No. 3: A grade.
- Achieve Charter Academy, No. 4: A grade.
- Excel Charter Academy, No. 5: A grade.
- Eagle Crest Charter Academy, No. 6: A grade.
- Chandler Woods Charter Academy, No. 7: A grade.
- Canton Charter Academy, No. 8: A grade.
- Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy, No. 1: A+ grade.
- South Arbor Charter Academy, No. 2: A+ grade.
- Cross Creek Charter Academy, No. 3: A grade.
- Achieve Charter Academy, No. 4: A grade.
- Excel Charter Academy, No. 5: A grade.
- Eagle Crest Charter Academy, No. 6: A grade.
- Chandler Woods Charter Academy, No. 8: A grade.
- Canton Charter Academy, No. 9: A grade.
- Vanguard Charter Academy, No. 10: A grade.
- Grand River Preparatory High School, No. 4: A- grade.
- Wellspring Preparatory High School, No. 6: A- grade.
- Canton Preparatory High School, No. 9: A- grade.
Great job, and congratulations to all!
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About Cross Creek Charter Academy
Cross Creek Charter Academy is a tuition-free, public charter school in Byron Center, 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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