For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 901 students in 49507, MI.
The top ranked public charter schools in 49507, MI are Covenant High School Grand Rapids, River City Scholars Charter Academy and Hope Academy Of West Michigan. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 49507 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Michigan public charter school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in 49507, MI have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public charter school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 49507, MI Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Covenant High School Grand Rapids
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
50 Antoine St Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 364-2000
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 364-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
River City Scholars Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
944 Evergreen St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 248-3390
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 248-3390
Gr: K-8 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Hope Academy Of West Michigan
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
240 Brown St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 301-8458
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 301-8458
Gr: PK-12 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Gerald Dawkins Academy
Charter School
1050 Fisk St Se, Ste 1
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(517) 281-8626
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(517) 281-8626
Gr: K-5 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
49507, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
921 Alger Street Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2222
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2222
Gr: PK-6 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Campau Park School (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
50 Antoine St Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2290
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2290
Gr: PK-5 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
851 Madison Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2640
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2640
Gr: 6-8 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
670 Burton Street Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 241-6300
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 241-6300
Gr: 9-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
670 Burton St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 241-6300
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 241-6300
Gr: K-5 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
670 Burton Street Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 241-6300
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 241-6300
Gr: 6-8 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
1356 Jefferson Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2666
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2666
Gr: K-5 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Kentfields Community School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
811 Jefferson Street Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2301
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2301
Gr: Inquire with school | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
851 Madison Avenue Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2785
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2785
Gr: PK-6 | 218 students Minority enrollment: 99%
944 Evergreen Street Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 771-2855
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 771-2855
Gr: K-6 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Park School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1356 Jefferson Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2666
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2666
Gr: 8-12
256 Alger Street
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 301-2810
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 301-2810
Gr: 6-8 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 49507, MI?
The top ranked public charter schools in 49507, MI include Covenant High School Grand Rapids, River City Scholars Charter Academy and Hope Academy Of West Michigan.
How many public charter schools are located in 49507?
4 public charter schools are located in 49507.
What is the racial composition of students in 49507?
49507 public charter schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public charter schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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