For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 718 students in 49544, MI.
The top ranked public charter school in 49544, MI is Walker Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 49544 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Michigan public charter school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in 49544, MI have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Michigan public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public charter school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 49544, MI Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Walker Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1801 3 Mile Rd Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49544
(616) 785-2700
Grand Rapids, MI 49544
(616) 785-2700
Grades: K-8
| 718 students
49544, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2396 Hillside Dr Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49544
(616) 363-3879
Grand Rapids, MI 49544
(616) 363-3879
Grades: K-4
| n/a students
9181 Kenowa Avenue Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49544
(616) 254-6170
Grand Rapids, MI 49544
(616) 254-6170
Grades: K-1
| 189 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 49544, MI?
The top ranked public charter schools in 49544, MI include Walker Charter Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 49544?
1 public charter schools are located in 49544.
What is the racial composition of students in 49544?
49544 public charter schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public charter schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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