For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 140 students in 49504, MI.
The top-ranked public charter school in 49504, MI is Nextech High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 49504 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Michigan public charter school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in 49504, MI have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public charter school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 49504, MI Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nextech High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
801 Broadway Ave Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 458-4992
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 458-4992
Gr: 9-12 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
49504, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1800 Tremont Blvd Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3150
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3150
Gr: 9-12 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 56:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Bimaadiziwin School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
45 Lexington Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-2797
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-2797
Gr: Inquire with school | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
1417 Covell Ave Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-2411
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-2411
Gr: K-5 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
1440 Davis Ave Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-2565
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-2565
Gr: PK-8 | 890 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
1138 Pine Ave Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-2702
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-2702
Gr: 9-12
863 7th St Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3130
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3130
Gr: PK-5 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
850 Chatham Street Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3140
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3140
Gr: PK-1 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
West Leonard Early Childhood Center (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
1351 Leonard St Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3195
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3195
Gr: K | 1 student
1351 Leonard Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 771-3230
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 771-3230
Gr: K-6 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
The West Middle A.i. (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
45 Lexington Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3297
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3297
Gr: PK-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 49504, MI?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 49504, MI include Nextech High School.
How many public charter schools are located in 49504?
1 public charter schools are located in 49504.
What is the racial composition of students in 49504?
49504 public charter schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public charter schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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