For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,236 students in the neighborhood of Burton Heights, Grand Rapids, MI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Burton Heights are Buchanan Elementary School, Burton Elementary School and Burton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Burton Heights, Grand Rapids, MI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 3% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 7% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Burton Heights, Grand Rapids, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Buchanan Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1775 Buchanan Ave Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2252
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2252
Grades: PK-5
| 387 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Burton Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2133 Buchanan Ave Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2262
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2262
Grades: PK-5
| 380 students
Rank: #33.
Burton Middle School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2133 Buchanan Ave Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2269
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2269
Grades: 6-8
| 444 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Burton Heights, Grand Rapids, MI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Burton Heights, Grand Rapids, MI include Buchanan Elementary School, Burton Elementary School and Burton Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Burton Heights, Grand Rapids?
3 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Burton Heights, Grand Rapids.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Burton Heights, Grand Rapids?
the neighborhood of Burton Heights, Grand Rapids public elementary schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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