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Best 49505 Michigan Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,307 students in 49505, MI (there are 5 private schools, serving 917 private students). 72% of all K-12 students in 49505, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 49505, MI are City High Middle School, Center For Economicology and Wellspring Preparatory High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 49505 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 49505, MI have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Best 49505, MI Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
City High Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1720 Plainfield Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2380
Gr: 7-12 | 955 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Center For Economicology
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1720 Plainfield Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2380
Gr: 6 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Wellspring Preparatory High School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1031 Page St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 235-9500
Gr: 9-12 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #44.
Palmer School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
309 Palmer St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2929
Gr: PK-5 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #55.
Aberdeen Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
928 Aberdeen St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2868
Gr: PK-8 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #66.
Riverside Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
265 Eleanor St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2969
Gr: 6-8 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #77.
Kent Hills Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1445 Emerald Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2727
Gr: PK-5 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 49505 Michigan

49505, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Creston Community School (Closed 2014)
1720 Plainfield Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2424
Gr: 9-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Creston High School (Closed 2014)
1720 Plainfield Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2424
Gr: 9-12 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Grand Rapids Technical High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1625 Leonard St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-3150
Gr: Inquire with school | 25 students Minority enrollment: 79%
Lighthouse Academy Street Johns (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2355 Knapp St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 361-5227
Gr: K-12
Northeast Middle School (Closed 2007)
1400 Fuller Avenue Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2818
Gr: 6-8 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Riverside Elementary School (Closed 2004)
2420 Coit Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 771-2955
Gr: K-5 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
St. John's Home School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
72355 Knapp Street Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 361-522
Gr: K-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Special Ed Interim Alternative School (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
1625 Leonard St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-3232
Gr: Inquire with school | 11 students
W. Mi Academy For Hospitality Science (Closed 2004)
1625 Leonard Street Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 771-3150
Gr: 9-12 | 60 students Minority enrollment: 70%
Wellerwood Early Childhood Center (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
800 Wellerwood St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-3522
Gr: PK-K

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 49505, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in 49505, MI include City High Middle School, Center For Economicology and Wellspring Preparatory High School.
How many public schools are located in 49505?
7 public schools are located in 49505.
What percentage of students in 49505 go to public school?
72% of all K-12 students in 49505 are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 49505?
49505 public schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).

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