Top 10 Best 49504 Michigan Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 3,802 students in 49504, MI (there are 6 private schools, serving 1,957 private students). 66% of all K-12 students in 49504, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in 49504, MI are John Ball Park Zoo School, Union High Transition and Ca Frost Environmental Science Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 49504 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 48% statewide average). Schools in 49504, MI have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).

Best 49504, MI Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
John Ball Park Zoo School
Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1300 Fulton St W
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3344
Grades: 6
| 64 students
Rank: #22.
Union High Transition
Special Education School
Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1800 Tremont Blvd Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3160
Grades: 9-12
| 55 students
Rank: #33.
Ca Frost Environmental Science Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1460 Laughlin Dr Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-2250
Grades: PK-5
| 439 students
Rank: #44.
Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
272 Pearl St Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3600
Grades: 6-8
| 175 students
Rank: #55.
Nextech High School
Charter School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
801 Broadway Ave Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 458-4992
Grades: 9-12
| 106 students
Rank: #66.
Ca Frost Environmental Science Middle High School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1417 Covell Ave Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-2550
Grades: 6-12
| 367 students
Rank: #77.
Shawmut Hills School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2550 Burritt St Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3055
Grades: PK-8
| 258 students
Rank: #88.
Kent Education Centeroakleigh
Special Education School
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2223 Gordon St Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 410-4675
Grades: K-8
| 38 students
Rank: #99.
Westwood Middle School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1525 Mount Mercy Dr Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3322
Grades: 6-8
| 204 students
Rank: #1010.
Sibley School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
943 Sibley St Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3100
Grades: PK-5
| 245 students
Rank: #1111.
Stocking Elementary School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
863 7th St Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3130
Grades: PK-5
| 153 students
Rank: #1212.
Harrison Park Academy
Math: 6% | Reading: 18%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1440 Davis Ave Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-2565
Grades: PK-8
| 669 students
Rank: #1313.
Union High School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1800 Tremont Blvd Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3160
Grades: 9-12
| 952 students
Rank: n/an/a
Newcomers Community School
Alternative School
1800 Tremont Blvd Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3160
Grades: 9-12
| 77 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 49504 Michigan

49504, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1800 Tremont Blvd Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3150
Grades: 9-12
| 111 students
45 Lexington Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-2797
Grades: Inquire with school
| 107 students
1417 Covell Ave Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-2411
Grades: K-5
| 250 students
1440 Davis Ave Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-2565
Grades: PK-8
| 890 students
1138 Pine Ave Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-2702
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
850 Chatham Street Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3140
Grades: PK-1
| 173 students
1351 Leonard St Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3195
Grades: K
| 1 students
1351 Leonard Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 771-3230
Grades: K-6
| 161 students
The West Middle A.i. (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
45 Lexington Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3297
Grades: PK-12
| 7 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 49504, MI?
How many public schools are located in 49504, MI?
14 public schools are located in 49504, MI.
What percentage of students in 49504, MI go to public school?
66% of all K-12 students in 49504, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 49504, MI?
49504, MI public schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 35% (majority Black).

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