When you look at the list of U.S. News 2027 Best Elementary Schools, you'll find several of the top charter public schools in Michigan are authorized by Grand Valley. You'll find even more impressive results when you look at the list of U.S. News 2027 Best Middle Schools.

Overall, both lists have eight GVSU-authorized charter schools listed in the top-20 of best charter public schools in the state. Each of the middle schools is also recognized as a top-85 public middle school when considering Michigan's traditional public schools.

Here are the schools that made it into the top-20 for each list, along with their rank amongst charter public schools and their overall ranking:

Best Elementary Schools

• Chandler Woods Charter Academy (#2 charter, #17 overall)
• Achieve Charter Academy (#3 charter, #25 overall)
• Vanguard Charter Academy (#6 charter, #53 overall)
• South Canton Scholars Charter Academy (#8 charter, #66 overall)
• Excel Charter Academy (#10 charter, #120 overall)
• Vanderbilt Charter Academy (#15 charter, #149 overall)
• Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center (#18 charter, #193 overall)
• Old Mission Peninsula School (#20 charter, #196 overall)

Best Middle Schools

• Chandler Woods Charter Academy (#2 charter, #3 overall)
• Achieve Charter Academy (#4 charter, #9 overall)
• Walker Charter Academy (#10 charter, #43 overall)
• Excel Charter Academy (#11 charter, #47 overall)
• Detroit Prep (#12 charter, #49 overall)
• Paragon Charter Academy (#15 charter, #55 overall)
• South Canton Scholars Charter Academy (#17 charter, #78 overall)
• Vanderbilt Charter Academy (#19 charter, #85 overall)