For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,113 students in 49512, MI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 49512, MI are Excel Charter Academy, Endeavor Elementary School and Crestwood Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 49512 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in 49512, MI have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public elementary school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best 49512, MI Public Elementary Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Excel Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4201 Breton Rd Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 281-9339
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 281-9339
Grades: PK-12
| 789 students
Rank: #22.
Endeavor Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5757 East Paris Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 554-5241
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 554-5241
Grades: PK-5
| 560 students
Rank: #33.
Crestwood Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2674 44th St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 455-1200
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 455-1200
Grades: 6-8
| 690 students
Rank: #44.
Lighthouse South Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3300 36th St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 949-2287
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 949-2287
Grades: K-12
| 74 students
Rank: n/an/a
Prepnet Virtual Academy
Charter School
3834 52nd St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 929-1326
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 929-1326
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
49512, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Hamilton Early Childhood Center (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
3303 Breton Road Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 493-5693
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 493-5693
Grades: PK
| n/a students
3303 Breton Road Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 245-2203
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 245-2203
Grades: K-5
| 251 students
Prepnet Virtual Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
3850 Broadmoor Ave Se, Ste 201
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 222-1700
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 222-1700
Grades: K-12
| 1,365 students
Wedgwood Campus (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
3300 36th Street Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 831-5609
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 831-5609
Grades: 3-12
| 132 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 49512, MI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 49512, MI include Excel Charter Academy, Endeavor Elementary School and Crestwood Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 49512, MI?
5 public elementary schools are located in 49512, MI.
What is the racial composition of students in 49512, MI?
49512, MI public elementary schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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