For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 1,300 students in 49548, MI.
The top ranked public charter schools in 49548, MI are Grand River Preparatory High School and Vista Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 49548 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Michigan public charter school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in 49548, MI have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public charter school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 49548, MI Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Grand River Preparatory High School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
650 52nd St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 261-1800
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 261-1800
Grades: 9-12
| 634 students
Rank: #22.
Vista Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
711 32nd St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 246-6920
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 246-6920
Grades: K-8
| 666 students
49548, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Godwin Heights Autism Program Middle School (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
111 36th St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 252-2084
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 252-2084
Grades: 4-8
| n/a students
Pine Rest Kentwood Public Schools (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
6945 Madison Ave Se, 6945 Madi
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 281-6363
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 281-6363
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
Rocket Learning Lab (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
23 Jean St Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 531-7433
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 531-7433
Grades: 9-12
| 104 students
28 Bellevue St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 252-2020
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 252-2020
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 49548, MI?
The top ranked public charter schools in 49548, MI include Grand River Preparatory High School and Vista Charter Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 49548?
2 public charter schools are located in 49548.
What is the racial composition of students in 49548?
49548 public charter schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public charter schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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