For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 3,770 students in 49548, MI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 49548, MI are Southeast Kelloggsville School, Southwood Elementary School and Townline Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 49548 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 49548, MI have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best 49548, MI Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southeast Kelloggsville School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
240 52nd St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 532-1590
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 532-1590
Gr: K-2 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
Southwood Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
630 66th St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 455-7230
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 455-7230
Gr: K-5 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
Townline Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 60th St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 538-4120
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 538-4120
Gr: K-5 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #44.
Vista Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 27% | 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
Gr: K-8 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #55.
North Godwin Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
161 34th St Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 252-2010
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 252-2010
Gr: 2-5 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #66.
Godwin Heights Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Wexford St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 252-2070
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 252-2070
Gr: 5-8 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #77.
West Kelloggsville School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4555 Magnolia Ave Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 532-1595
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 532-1595
Gr: PK-2 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #88.
Kelloggsville Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4650 Division Ave S
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 532-1575
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 532-1575
Gr: 6-8 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #99.
Central Kelloggsville Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4625 Jefferson Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 532-1580
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 532-1580
Gr: 3-5 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1010.
Crossroads Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
28 60th St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 261-6166
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 261-6166
Gr: 6-12 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 49548, MI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 49548, MI include Southeast Kelloggsville School, Southwood Elementary School and Townline Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 49548?
10 public elementary schools are located in 49548.
What is the racial composition of students in 49548?
49548 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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