Congress Elementary

Congress Elementary serves 182 students in grades PK through 5 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The school earns a composite score of 9.3 out of 10 — rated Exceptional — driven by an academic score of 8.8 and a standout growth score of 9.8. That growth figure signals students are advancing faster than expected, regardless of where they start.

The numbers in context are striking. Congress ranks #2 among 111 public schools in Grand Rapids, and #31 out of 3,190 public schools across Michigan — placing it in the top 1% statewide. Among Michigan elementary schools specifically, it ranks #25 of 1,602.

Few schools at any level match that consistency across both achievement and growth metrics simultaneously. At a student-teacher ratio of 15.2 to 1, Congress keeps class sizes manageable for an elementary setting. The school operates as a regular public school, meaning these results reflect the full range of students it serves — no selective enrollment, no application process.

For families in Grand Rapids comparing elementary options, Congress Elementary sits at the top of a competitive field.

With an enrollment of 182 students, Congress Elementary is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.