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Best Schools in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Compare 128 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

128
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
49,532
Total Students
Across Grand Rapids
18.3:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
128 schools found

Advanced Insights & Statistics

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Academic Proficiency Averages

Math Assessment Score0%
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🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.

Classroom Attention Ratio

Favorable Class Size (<15:1)5 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)12 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)2 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.

Filtered Quality Highlights

  • 0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
  • Largest student enrollment is 955 students at City High Middle School.
  • Best student-teacher ratio is 10:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Kent Hills Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
1445 Emerald Ave Ne, Grand Rapids, MI 49505
0
Rating
Students
370
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Burton Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
2133 Buchanan Ave Sw, Grand Rapids, MI 49507
0
Rating
Students
365
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Shawmut Hills School
publicmiddlePK-8
2550 Burritt St Nw, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
0
Rating
Students
267
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Cesar E Chavez Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
1205 Grandville Ave Sw, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
0
Rating
Students
437
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Westwood Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
1525 Mount Mercy Dr Nw, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
0
Rating
Students
176
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Ottawa Hills High School
publichighGrade 9-12
2055 Rosewood Ave Se, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
0
Rating
Students
385
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy Middle High School
publichighGrade 6-12
1417 Covell Ave Nw, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
0
Rating
Students
309
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
North Park Montessori Academy
publicmiddlePK-8
3375 Cheney Ave Ne, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
0
Rating
Students
379
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Martin Luther King Leadership Academy
publicmiddlePK-8
645 Logan St Se, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
0
Rating
Students
299
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
City High Middle School
publichighGrade 7-12
1720 Plainfield Ave Ne, Grand Rapids, MI 49505
0
Rating
Students
955
Student-Teacher
22:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
272 Pearl St Nw, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
0
Rating
Students
175
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Ottawa High Transition
publichighGrade 9-12
2055 Rosewood Ave Se, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
0
Rating
Students
14
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Union High Transition
publichighGrade 9-12
1800 Tremont Blvd Nw, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
0
Rating
Students
50
Student-Teacher
0:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy
publichighGrade 6-12
512 Division Ave S, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
0
Rating
Students
494
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Harrison Park Academy
publicmiddlePK-8
1440 Davis Ave Nw, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
0
Rating
Students
708
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Gerald R Ford Academic Center
publicmiddlePK-8
851 Madison Ave Se, Grand Rapids, MI 49507
0
Rating
Students
213
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Southwest Middlehigh Academia Bilingue
publichighGrade 7-12
327 Rumsey St Sw, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
0
Rating
Students
378
Student-Teacher
21:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Mulick Park Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
1761 Rosewood Ave Se, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
0
Rating
Students
264
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Sherwood Global Studies Academy
publicmiddlePK-6
3859 Chamberlain Ave Se, Grand Rapids, MI 49508
0
Rating
Students
121
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Ridgemoor Park Montessori
publicmiddlePK-6
2555 Inverness Rd Se, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
0
Rating
Students
131
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%

Detailed Overview of Schools in Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids, Michigan is home to 128 schools serving over 49,532 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Grand Rapids, Michigan?

There are 128 schools in Grand Rapids, serving 49,532 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the best elementary school in Grand Rapids?

Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Grand Rapids include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.

What is the average student-teacher ratio in Grand Rapids?

The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Grand Rapids is 18.3:1.