Cross Creek Charter Academy, based in Byron Center, Mich., takes the No. 9 spot on the best in Michigan list with an A grade, and the No. 2 spot on the Grand Rapids List. Twenty-four NHA schools across the state rank in the top 47 on the best in Michigan, and nine rank in the top 12 on the best in Grand Rapids list.
“The hard-working staff at our schools ensure our students receive a quality education, and I am proud to see their efforts being recognized,” NHA CEO Brian Britton said. “We are honored that our schools received this national recognition.”
This recognition comes during National Back to School Month, which takes place throughout August, and ahead of Michigan schools heading back for the 2019-20 year in the coming weeks.
NHA’s 2020 Best Charter Elementary Schools in Michigan:
- Eagle Crest Charter Academy, No. 1: A+ grade.
- South Arbor Charter Academy, No. 2: A+ grade.
- Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy, No. 3: A+ grade.
- Canton Charter Academy, No. 4: A grade.
- Achieve Charter Academy, No. 5: A grade.
- South Canton Scholars Charter Academy, No. 7: A grade.
- Cross Creek Charter Academy, No. 9: A grade.
- Excel Charter Academy, No. 10: A grade.
- Chandler Woods Charter Academy, No. 11: A grade.
- Walker Charter Academy, No. 14: A- grade.
- Keystone Academy, No. 17: A- grade.
- Vanguard Charter Academy, No. 19: A- grade.
- South Pointe Scholars Charter Academy, No. 24: A- grade.
- Hamtramck Academy, No. 25: B+ grade.
- Grand River Academy, No. 26: B+ grade.
- Triumph Academy, No. 28: B+ grade.
- Vanderbilt Charter Academy, No. 32: B grade.
- Paragon Charter Academy, No. 34: B grade.
- Windemere Park Charter Academy, No. 35: B grade.
- Fortis Academy, No. 36: B grade.
- Quest Charter Academy, No. 42: B grade.
- Knapp Charter Academy, No. 43: B grade.
- East Arbor Charter Academy, No. 45: B grade.
- Ridge Park Charter Academy, No. 47: B grade.
NHA’s 2020 Best Charter Elementary Schools in Grand Rapids:
- Eagle Crest Charter Academy, No. 1: A+ grade.
- Cross Creek Charter Academy, No. 2: A grade.
- Excel Charter Academy, No. 3: A grade.
- Chandler Woods Charter Academy, No. 4: A grade.
- Walker Charter Academy, No. 6: A- grade.
- Vanguard Charter Academy, No. 7: A- grade.
- Vanderbilt Charter Academy, No. 11: B grade.
- Knapp Charter Academy, No. 13: B grade.
- Ridge Park Charter Academy, No. 14: B grade.
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.
Great job, and congratulations to all!
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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