Top 10 Best 49503 Michigan Public Elementary Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public elementary schools serving 3,343 students in 49503, MI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 49503, MI are Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center, Lighthouse Waalkes and Bethany Based School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 49503 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in 49503, MI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public elementary school average of 37% (majority Black).

Best 49503, MI Public Elementary Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center
Charter School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
409 Lafayette Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 459-0330
Grades: K-5
| 274 students
Rank: #22.
Lighthouse Waalkes
Alternative School
Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1501 Cedar St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 304-8537
Grades: K-12
| 55 students
Rank: #33.
Bethany Based School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
901 Eastern Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 245-7708
Grades: 4-12
| 21 students
Rank: #44.
Grand Rapids Montessori Academy
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
159 College Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2405
Grades: PK-12
| 315 students
Rank: #55.
Lighthouse North Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1260 Ekhart St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 965-9700
Grades: 3-12
| 67 students
Rank: #66.
Coit Creative Arts Academy
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
617 Coit Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2390
Grades: PK-5
| 242 students
Rank: #77.
East Leonard Elementary School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
410 Barnett St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2525
Grades: PK-5
| 153 students
Rank: #88.
Southwest Elementary Academia Bilingue
Math: 13% | Reading: 15%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
801 Oakland Ave Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2947
Grades: PK-6
| 621 students
Rank: #99.
Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
512 Division Ave S
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-1010
Grades: 6-12
| 449 students
Rank: #1010.
William C Abney Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1435 Fulton St E
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 454-5541
Grades: K-6
| 328 students
Rank: #1111.
Martin Luther King Leadership Academy
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
645 Logan St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2600
Grades: PK-8
| 301 students
Rank: #1212.
Cesar E Chavez Elementary School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1205 Grandville Ave Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2560
Grades: PK-5
| 406 students
Rank: n/an/a
Community Transition Campus
Special Education School
225 Mayfield Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 410-4860
Grades: 6-12
| 111 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 49503 Michigan

49503, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1061 Kensington Ave Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2620
Grades: 9-12
| 168 students
421 Fountain St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2301
Grades: 9-12
| 22 students
421 Fountain St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2310
Grades: 9-12
| 324 students
Day Treatment (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1501 Cedar St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 336-2340
Grades: 7-11
| 12 students
159 College Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2530
Grades: K-5
| 184 students
311 State Street Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 458-9646
Grades: 7-12
| 158 students
409 Lafayette Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2734
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1505 Cedar St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 451-6021
Grades: K-12
| 14 students
538 Madison Avenue Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2606
Grades: PK
| 99 students
1415 Lyon Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 771-3466
Grades: K-8
| 382 students
1061 Kensington Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 771-2708
Grades: K-5
| 122 students
701 Ball Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 632-6386
Grades: 9-12
| 31 students
225 Mayfield Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2710
Grades: 6-9
| 56 students
1565 Cedar St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 617-9321
Grades: 3-12
| 5 students
641 Vries Street Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2983
Grades: PK
| 94 students
701 Ball Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 336-3732
Grades: 4-12
| 54 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 49503, MI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 49503, MI include Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center, Lighthouse Waalkes and Bethany Based School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 49503, MI?
13 public elementary schools are located in 49503, MI.
What is the racial composition of students in 49503, MI?
49503, MI public elementary schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 37% (majority Black).

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