For the 2025 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 20% (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 5/10, 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nextech High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 Broadway Ave Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 458-4992
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 458-4992
Grades: 9-12
| 140 students
49504, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1800 Tremont Blvd Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3150
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3150
Grades: 9-12
| 111 students
Bimaadiziwin School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
45 Lexington Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-2797
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-2797
Grades: Inquire with school
| 107 students
1417 Covell Ave Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-2411
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-2411
Grades: K-5
| 250 students
1440 Davis Ave Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-2565
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-2565
Grades: PK-8
| 890 students
1138 Pine Ave Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-2702
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-2702
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
863 7th St Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3130
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3130
Grades: PK-5
| 161 students
850 Chatham Street Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3140
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3140
Grades: PK-1
| 173 students
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
Grades: K
| 1 students
1351 Leonard Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 771-3230
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 771-3230
Grades: K-6
| 161 students
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
Grades: PK-12
| 7 students
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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