6.6 avg / 10

Best Schools in Grand Rapids, Michigan

161 schools · 81 Elementary · 21 Middle · 41 High · 18 Other

Last updated: May 2026

Public: 131

Private: 30

Districts: 28

Avg Rating: 6.6/10

Estimated Scores: 21%

Family Snapshot

At a glance

Avg school rating: 6.6/10
Median household income: $74,462
Median home value: $250,985
Bachelor's degree or higher: 39%
Avg commute: 20 min
Owner-occupied homes: 63%

How Grand Rapids compares

Michigan rank

#105 of 372

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

+0.3

above Michigan avg (6.3)

Median household income

$74k

101% of Michigan median

Schools in this city

154

About Schools in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Grand Rapids, Michigan gives parents a sizable and genuinely competitive public school market to work with. The city has 126 ranked public schools, spanning elementary through high school across multiple districts — enough variety that school choice decisions here carry real weight. The average score across those 126 schools sits at 6.6 out of 10, which is a solid baseline, though the spread matters: 59 schools, nearly half the ranked pool at 47%, score 7 or higher. That means a parent who does their homework has a real chance of landing in an above-average school.

At the top of the rankings, Meadow Brook Elementary School leads the city with a 9.4 out of 10 — the highest score among all ranked public schools in Grand Rapids. Kent Education Center Oakleigh (9.2) and Thornapple Elementary School (9.1) follow closely, with Lincoln Developmental Center and Orchard View Elementary School both scoring 9.0. The concentration of high performers at the elementary level signals that early schooling options in Grand Rapids are particularly strong, and families with younger children have genuine top-tier options available.

The 6.6 city average tells a more complete story when you hold it against the 47% threshold. Roughly half the schools clear the 7-point mark, but the other half pull the average down — meaning performance is not evenly distributed across neighborhoods and districts. Parents should weigh school-specific scores heavily rather than relying on district reputation alone. A school's individual rating here often diverges from what its district's overall standing might suggest.

Practically speaking, Grand Rapids rewards active comparison. With 126 schools in the ranked pool, the difference between choosing deliberately and defaulting to a zoned assignment can be significant. Families open to public school choice or who can select their neighborhood with school access in mind will find real options at the 9.0+ level. Use individual school scores as your starting filter, then dig into grade-band performance and enrollment data to narrow your list.

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Elementary Schools

81 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Kent Education CenterOakleigh 39 students · Kindergarten–8th	39	Kindergarten–8th	9.6
2	Congress Elementary 182 students · Pre-K–5th	182	Pre-K–5th	9.3
3	Meadow Brook Elementary School 445 students · Kindergarten–4th	445	Kindergarten–4th	9.2
4	Orchard View Elementary School 436 students · Kindergarten–5th	436	Kindergarten–5th	8.8
5	Thornapple Elementary School 387 students · Pre-K–4th	387	Pre-K–4th	8.7
6	East Oakview Elementary School 377 students · Kindergarten–4th	377	Kindergarten–4th	8.7
7	North Oakview Elementary School 367 students · Kindergarten–4th	367	Kindergarten–4th	8.6
8	Bowen Elementary 348 students · Pre-K–5th	348	Pre-K–5th	8.5
9	Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center 285 students · Pre-K–5th	285	Pre-K–5th	8.4
10	Knapp Forest Elementary School 557 students · Pre-K–5th	557	Pre-K–5th	8.2
11	Southeast Kelloggsville School 286 students · Kindergarten–2nd	286	Kindergarten–2nd	8.1
12	West Oakview Elementary School 250 students · Pre-K–4th	250	Pre-K–4th	7.9
13	Grandville Cummings Elementary School 479 students · Pre-K–6th	479	Pre-K–6th	7.8
14	Aberdeen Academy 239 students · Pre-K–8th	239	Pre-K–8th	7.7
15	Endeavor Elementary 550 students · Pre-K–5th	550	Pre-K–5th	7.7
16	Brookwood Elementary 363 students · Pre-K–5th	363	Pre-K–5th	7.7
17	New Branches Charter Academy 359 students · Kindergarten–8th	359	Kindergarten–8th	7.6
18	North Park Montessori Academy 371 students · Pre-K–8th	371	Pre-K–8th	7.6
19	Zinser Elementary School 440 students · Kindergarten–5th	440	Kindergarten–5th	7.6
20	Ridge Park Charter Academy 507 students · Kindergarten–8th	507	Kindergarten–8th	7.5
21	Pine Ridge Elementary School 475 students · Pre-K–4th	475	Pre-K–4th	7.5
22	Kenowa Hills Central Elementary School 551 students · Kindergarten–5th	551	Kindergarten–5th	7.4
23	Southwood Elementary 301 students · Kindergarten–5th	301	Kindergarten–5th	7.4
24	Sherwood Global Studies Academy 131 students · Pre-K–6th	131	Pre-K–6th	7.3
25	North Godwin Elementary School 381 students · 2nd–5th	381	2nd–5th	7.0

Show 56 more elementary schools

26	CA Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary 480 students · Pre-K–5th	480	Pre-K–5th	6.9
27	Meadowlawn Elementary 351 students · Pre-K–5th	351	Pre-K–5th	6.9
28	Challenger Elementary 367 students · Kindergarten–5th	367	Kindergarten–5th	6.9
29	River City Scholars Charter Academy 293 students · Kindergarten–8th	293	Kindergarten–8th	6.8
30	Kent Hills Elementary 219 students · Pre-K–5th	219	Pre-K–5th	6.8
31	Knapp Charter Academy 430 students · Kindergarten–8th	430	Kindergarten–8th	6.7
32	Lakeside School 461 students · Kindergarten–5th	461	Kindergarten–5th	6.7
33	Ridgemoor Park Montessori 144 students · Pre-K–6th	144	Pre-K–6th	6.7
34	Cesar E Chavez Elementary 397 students · Pre-K–5th	397	Pre-K–5th	6.6
35	West Kelloggsville School 245 students · Kindergarten–2nd	245	Kindergarten–2nd	6.5
36	Vista Charter Academy 666 students · Kindergarten–8th	666	Kindergarten–8th	6.4
37	Walker Charter Academy 718 students · Kindergarten–8th	718	Kindergarten–8th	6.4
38	East Leonard Elementary 174 students · Pre-K–5th	174	Pre-K–5th	6.4
39	William C Abney Academy Elementary 292 students · Kindergarten–6th	292	Kindergarten–6th	6.3
40	Martin Luther King Leadership Academy 268 students · Pre-K–8th	268	Pre-K–8th	6.3
41	Townline Elementary 295 students · Pre-K–5th	295	Pre-K–5th	6.3
42	Southwest Elementary Academia Bilingue 661 students · Pre-K–6th	661	Pre-K–6th	6.1
43	KenOSha Park Elementary 126 students · Pre-K–5th	126	Pre-K–5th	6.1
44	Collins Elementary School 375 students · Pre-K–4th	375	Pre-K–4th	6.0
45	Breton Downs School 466 students · Pre-K–5th	466	Pre-K–5th	5.9
46	Campus Elementary 233 students · Pre-K–5th	233	Pre-K–5th	5.7
47	Wealthy School 466 students · Kindergarten–5th	466	Kindergarten–5th	5.5
48	Sibley School 247 students · Pre-K–5th	247	Pre-K–5th	5.4
49	Gerald R Ford Academic Center 230 students · Pre-K–8th	230	Pre-K–8th	5.4
50	Palmer School 184 students · Pre-K–5th	184	Pre-K–5th	5.3
51	Coit Creative Arts Academy 241 students · Pre-K–5th	241	Pre-K–5th	5.1
52	Buchanan Elementary 387 students · Pre-K–5th	387	Pre-K–5th	5.0
53	Mulick Park Elementary School 279 students · Pre-K–5th	279	Pre-K–5th	5.0
54	Burton Elementary 380 students · Pre-K–5th	380	Pre-K–5th	4.9
55	Dickinson Academy 228 students · Pre-K–8th	228	Pre-K–8th	4.8
56	Shawmut Hills School 290 students · Pre-K–8th	290	Pre-K–8th	4.8
57	Glenwood Elementary 467 students · Kindergarten–5th	467	Kindergarten–5th	4.7
58	Discovery Elementary 700 students · Kindergarten–5th	700	Kindergarten–5th	4.6
59	Central Kelloggsville Elementary 501 students · 3rd–5th	501	3rd–5th	4.3
60	Harrison Park Academy 605 students · Pre-K–8th	605	Pre-K–8th	4.1
61	Brookside Elementary 241 students · Pre-K–5th	241	Pre-K–5th	3.0
62	Stocking Elementary 161 students · Pre-K–5th	161	Pre-K–5th	2.8
Private Schools 19 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	ST THOMAS THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC SCHOOL Private 299 students · Kindergarten–8th	299	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
2	TRINITAS CLASSICAL SCHOOL Private 66 students · Kindergarten–8th	66	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
3	ST STEPHEN SCHOOL Private 30 students · Pre-K–8th	30	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
4	ALL SAINTS ACADEMY Private 180 students · Pre-K–8th	180	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
5	POTTERS HOUSE ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL Private 365 students · Pre-K–8th	365	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
6	OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN SCHOOL Private 53 students · Pre-K–8th	53	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
7	STEPPING STONES MONTESSORI SCHOOL Private 86 students · Pre-K–7th	86	Pre-K–7th	Not Rated
8	IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY SCHOOL Private 265 students · Pre-K–8th	265	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
9	WEST SIDE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Private 346 students · Pre-K–8th	346	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
10	ST ANTHONY OF PADUA Private 227 students · Pre-K–8th	227	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
11	ISJ ACADEMY PK-8 Private 63 students · Pre-K–8th	63	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
12	LEGACY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Private 257 students · Pre-K–8th	257	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
13	LIVING STONES ACADEMY Private 175 students · Pre-K–6th	175	Pre-K–6th	Not Rated
14	GRAND RAPIDS CHRISTIAN ELEM SCH-EVERGREEN CAMPUS Private 99 students · Pre-K–5th	99	Pre-K–5th	Not Rated
15	ST PAUL THE APOSTLE SCHOOL Private 247 students · Pre-K–8th	247	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
16	HOLY SPIRIT SCHOOL Private 262 students · Pre-K–8th	262	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
17	HOPE PROTESTANT REFORMED CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Private 184 students · Kindergarten–8th	184	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
18	EASTSIDE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Private 78 students · Pre-K–8th	78	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
19	ISLAMIC SCHOOL OF GRAND RAPIDS Private 19 students · Pre-K–3rd	19	Pre-K–3rd	Not Rated

Middle Schools

21 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Crestwood Middle School 678 students · 6th–8th	678	6th–8th	8.3
2	Blandford School 60 students · 6th–6th	60	6th–6th	7.8
3	Westwood Middle School 189 students · 6th–8th	189	6th–8th	7.6
4	Northern Trails 56 School 499 students · 5th–6th	499	5th–6th	7.4
5	Riverside Middle School 244 students · 6th–8th	244	6th–8th	7.4
6	Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle 169 students · 6th–8th	169	6th–8th	7.4
7	Crossroads Middle School 453 students · 7th–8th	453	7th–8th	7.1
8	East Grand Rapids Middle School 662 students · 6th–8th	662	6th–8th	7.0
9	John Ball Park Zoo School 57 students · 6th–6th	57	6th–6th	7.0
10	Northern Hills Middle School 534 students · 7th–8th	534	7th–8th	6.9
11	Center for Economicology 60 students · 6th–6th	60	6th–6th	6.9
12	Kelloggsville Middle School 447 students · 6th–8th	447	6th–8th	6.9
13	Kenowa Hills Middle School 602 students · 6th–8th	602	6th–8th	6.4
14	Valleywood Middle School 528 students · 6th–8th	528	6th–8th	6.3
15	Goodwillie Environmental School 104 students · 5th–6th	104	5th–6th	6.2
16	Godwin Heights Middle School 410 students · 6th–8th	410	6th–8th	6.1
17	Alger Middle School 358 students · 6th–8th	358	6th–8th	5.5
18	Pinewood Middle School 831 students · 6th–8th	831	6th–8th	5.5
19	Burton Middle School 444 students · 6th–8th	444	6th–8th	4.9
20	Highlands School 434 students · 5th–6th	434	5th–6th	4.9
Private Schools 1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	ALL SAINTS ACADEMY MIDDLE SCHOOL Private 88 students · 3rd–8th	88	3rd–8th	Not Rated

High Schools

41 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Wellspring Preparatory High School 284 students · 9th–12th	284	9th–12th	9.0
2	Union High Transition 53 students · 9th–12th	53	9th–12th	8.7
3	Central High School 1,033 students · 9th–12th	1,033	9th–12th	8.3
4	Innovation Central High 414 students · 9th–12th	414	9th–12th	8.1
5	Northern High School 1,109 students · 9th–12th	1,109	9th–12th	7.9
6	City MiddleHigh 927 students · 7th–12th	927	7th–12th	7.8
7	Kent Education CenterBeltline 39 students · 9th–12th	39	9th–12th	7.8
8	Southeast Career Pathways 95 students · 9th–12th	95	9th–12th	7.5
9	Kelloggsville Virtual School 61 students · 6th–12th	61	6th–12th	7.5
10	Northview Next Career Center 31 students · 9th–12th	31	9th–12th	7.4
11	NexTech High School 140 students · 9th–12th	140	9th–12th	7.3
12	Grand Rapids Learning Center 30 students · 9th–12th	30	9th–12th	7.3
13	East Kentwood High School 2,087 students · 10th–12th	2,087	10th–12th	7.2
14	Empower U 170 students · 6th–12th	170	6th–12th	7.2
15	54th Street Academy 80 students · 9th–12th	80	9th–12th	7.1
16	East Grand Rapids High School 874 students · 9th–12th	874	9th–12th	6.8
17	Grand Rapids Montessori MiddleHigh 179 students · 7th–12th	179	7th–12th	6.7
18	West Michigan Aviation Academy 608 students · 9th–12th	608	9th–12th	6.6
19	Crossroads Alternative High School 189 students · 6th–12th	189	6th–12th	6.3
20	Northview High School 1,060 students · 9th–12th	1,060	9th–12th	6.3
21	Godwin Heights Learning Center 92 students · 9th–12th	92	9th–12th	6.2
22	Kenowa Hills High School 886 students · 9th–12th	886	9th–12th	6.2
23	Kenowa Hills Pathways High School 102 students · 9th–12th	102	9th–12th	6.2
24	Grand River Preparatory High School 634 students · 9th–12th	634	9th–12th	6.0
25	Grand Rapids Public Museum High 277 students · 9th–12th	277	9th–12th	6.0

Show 16 more high schools

26	Newcomers Community School 135 students · 9th–12th	135	9th–12th	5.5
27	Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy 487 students · 6th–12th	487	6th–12th	5.5
28	Godwin Heights Senior High School 653 students · 9th–12th	653	9th–12th	5.4
29	Northview Next Learning Center 101 students · 9th–12th	101	9th–12th	5.3
30	Ottawa Hills High School 402 students · 9th–12th	402	9th–12th	4.8
31	Covenant High School Grand Rapids 228 students · 9th–12th	228	9th–12th	4.5
32	CA Frost Environmental Science Academy Middle High School 336 students · 6th–12th	336	6th–12th	4.1
33	Southwest MiddleHigh Academia Bilingue 384 students · 7th–12th	384	7th–12th	3.7
34	Union High School 939 students · 9th–12th	939	9th–12th	3.6
35	Lighthouse Academy The Pier 15 students · 9th–12th	15	9th–12th	—
36	Forest Hills Transition Center 12 students · 12th–12th	12	12th–12th	—
37	Ottawa High Transition 12 students · 9th–12th	12	9th–12th	—
Private Schools 4 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	CATHOLIC CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL Private 552 students · 9th–12th	552	9th–12th	Not Rated
2	WEST CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Private 471 students · 9th–12th	471	9th–12th	Not Rated
3	GRAND RAPIDS CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL Private 786 students · 9th–12th	786	9th–12th	Not Rated
4	COVENANT CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL Private 365 students · 9th–12th	365	9th–12th	Not Rated

Other Schools

18 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Lincoln Developmental Center 85 students · Kindergarten–12th	85	Kindergarten–12th	9.0
2	Lincoln School 112 students · Kindergarten–12th	112	Kindergarten–12th	8.6
3	Kent ISD Deaf and Hard of Hearing 60 students · Pre-K–12th	60	Pre-K–12th	7.7
4	Lighthouse Academy Waalkes 80 students · Kindergarten–12th	80	Kindergarten–12th	7.6
5	Grand Rapids Montessori Academy 295 students · Pre-K–12th	295	Pre-K–12th	7.4
6	Excel Charter Academy 783 students · Kindergarten–12th	783	Kindergarten–12th	7.3
7	West MI Academy of Environmental Science 669 students · Pre-K–12th	669	Pre-K–12th	7.1
8	Hope Academy of West Michigan 314 students · Pre-K–12th	314	Pre-K–12th	6.4
9	East Kentwood Freshman Campus 718 students · 9th–9th	718	9th–9th	4.7
10	PrepNet Virtual Academy 1,136 students · Kindergarten–12th	1,136	Kindergarten–12th	3.7
11	Bethany Based School 17 students · 4th–12th	17	4th–12th	—
12	Home Education Site 1 students · 1st–12th	1	1st–12th	—
Private Schools 6 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	THE POTTERS HOUSE Private 596 students · Pre-K–12th	596	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
2	LAKE MICHIGAN ACADEMY Private 49 students · 1st–12th	49	1st–12th	Not Rated
3	PLYMOUTH CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Private 195 students · Kindergarten–12th	195	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
4	NORTH POINTE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS Private 879 students · Pre-K–12th	879	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
5	NORTHPOINTE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Private 907 students · Pre-K–12th	907	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
6	CONDUCTIVE LEARNING CENTER OF NORTH AMERICA Private 12 students · UG–UG	12	UG–UG	Not Rated

Schools in Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids, Michigan · 161 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 13 ZIP codes

Median Income

$74,462

Median Home Value

$250,985

Median Rent

$1,187/mo

Population

406,113

College Educated

39%

Homeownership

63%

Avg Commute

20 min

Poverty Rate

12.7%

Community Profile

Grand Rapids has a median household income of $74,462. It is an area where 39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $250,985, with a median rent of $1,187/month. The area has a poverty rate of 12.7%. The average commute for residents is 20 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Quick Facts

State: Michigan
Total Schools: 161
Elementary: 81
Middle: 21
High: 41
Districts: 28
Avg Rating: 6.6/10

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School Districts (28)

New Branches Charter Academy

1 school · 359 students

West MI Academy of Environmental Science

1 school · 669 students

Excel Charter Academy

1 school · 783 students

Vista Charter Academy

1 school · 666 students

Knapp Charter Academy

1 school · 430 students

Walker Charter Academy

1 school · 718 students

William C. Abney Academy

1 school · 292 students

Ridge Park Charter Academy

1 school · 507 students

Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center

1 school · 285 students

Lighthouse Academy

8 schools · 365 students

West Michigan Aviation Academy

1 school · 608 students

Wellspring Preparatory High School

1 school · 284 students

Hope Academy of West Michigan

1 school · 314 students

NexTech High School

1 school · 140 students

River City Scholars Charter Academy

1 school · 293 students

Covenant High School Grand Rapids

1 school · 228 students

Grand River Preparatory High School

1 school · 634 students

PrepNet Virtual Academy

1 school · 1,136 students

East Grand Rapids Public Schools

5 schools · 2,941 students

Forest Hills Public Schools

18 schools · 9,065 students

Godwin Heights Public Schools

5 schools · 1,993 students

Grand Rapids Public Schools

51 schools · 13,802 students

Grandville Public Schools

10 schools · 5,476 students

Kelloggsville Public Schools

7 schools · 2,233 students

Kenowa Hills Public Schools

6 schools · 2,947 students

Kentwood Public Schools

16 schools · 9,422 students

Northview Public Schools

8 schools · 3,139 students

Kent ISD

9 schools · 3,538 students

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Comstock Park (7 schools)

7 mi

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Byron Center (11 schools)

10 mi

Caledonia (11 schools)

11 mi

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Hudsonville (16 schools)

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How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Grand Rapids, Michigan

How many schools are in Grand Rapids, Michigan?

Grand Rapids has 161 schools, including 131 public and 30 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Grand Rapids, Michigan?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Grand Rapids is 6.6 out of 10, based on academic achievement, student growth, equity, and school environment.

What is the top-ranked school in Grand Rapids, Michigan?

The top-ranked school in Grand Rapids on MySchoolScout is Kent Education Centeroakleigh with a composite score of 9.6/10.

What is the best elementary school in Grand Rapids, Michigan?

The top-ranked elementary school in Grand Rapids on MySchoolScout is Kent Education Centeroakleigh with a composite score of 9.6/10.

What is the best middle school in Grand Rapids, Michigan?

The top-ranked middle school in Grand Rapids on MySchoolScout is Crestwood Middle School with a composite score of 8.3/10.

What is the best high school in Grand Rapids, Michigan?

The top-ranked high school in Grand Rapids on MySchoolScout is Wellspring Preparatory High School with a composite score of 9.0/10.

How many school districts serve Grand Rapids, Michigan?

Grand Rapids is served by 28 school districts: New Branches Charter Academy, West Mi Academy of Environmental Science, Excel Charter Academy, Vista Charter Academy, Knapp Charter Academy, Walker Charter Academy, William C. Abney Academy, Ridge Park Charter Academy, Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center, Lighthouse Academy, West Michigan Aviation Academy, Wellspring Preparatory High School, Hope Academy of West Michigan, Nextech High School, River City Scholars Charter Academy, Covenant High School Grand Rapids, Grand River Preparatory High School, Prepnet Virtual Academy, East Grand Rapids Public Schools, Forest Hills Public Schools, Godwin Heights Public Schools, Grand Rapids Public Schools, Grandville Public Schools, Kelloggsville Public Schools, Kenowa Hills Public Schools, Kentwood Public Schools, Northview Public Schools, Kent ISD.

What is the education level in Grand Rapids, Michigan?

According to Census data, 39% of adults in Grand Rapids have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Grand Rapids, Michigan?

The median household income in Grand Rapids is approximately $74,462 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

Are there private schools in Grand Rapids, Michigan?

Yes, Grand Rapids has 30 private schools alongside 131 public schools. The top-rated private school is St Thomas the Apostle Catholic School with a score of 8.6/10.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Grand Rapids, Michigan?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Grand Rapids is 16.4:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Grand Rapids, Michigan?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score based on four components: Academic Achievement, Student Growth, Equity, and School Environment.

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