For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 395 students in the neighborhood of Belknap Lookout, Grand Rapids, MI.
The top-ranked public school in Belknap Lookout is Coit Creative Arts Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Belknap Lookout, Grand Rapids, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Belknap Lookout, Grand Rapids, MI (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Coit Creative Arts Academy
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
617 Coit Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2390
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2390
Gr: PK-5 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Belknap Lookout, Grand Rapids, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Belknap Lookout, Grand Rapids, MI include Coit Creative Arts Academy.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Belknap Lookout, Grand Rapids?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Belknap Lookout, Grand Rapids.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Belknap Lookout, Grand Rapids?
the neighborhood of Belknap Lookout, Grand Rapids public schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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