For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,087 students in the neighborhood of Creston, Grand Rapids, MI.
The top ranked public schools in Creston are City Middlehigh, Center For Economicology and Wellspring Preparatory High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Creston, Grand Rapids, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 63% 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 Creston, Grand Rapids, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
City Middlehigh
(Math: 66% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1720 Plainfield Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2380
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2380
Grades: 7-12
| 927 students
Rank: #22.
Center For Economicology
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1720 Plainfield Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2380
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2380
Grades: 6
| 60 students
Rank: #33.
Wellspring Preparatory High School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1031 Page St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 235-9500
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 235-9500
Grades: 9-12
| 284 students
Rank: #44.
Aberdeen Academy
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
928 Aberdeen St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2868
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2868
Grades: PK-8
| 239 students
Rank: #55.
Palmer School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
309 Palmer St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2929
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2929
Grades: PK-5
| 184 students
Rank: #66.
Riverside Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
265 Eleanor St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2969
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2969
Grades: 6-8
| 244 students
Rank: #77.
Kent Hills Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1445 Emerald Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2727
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2727
Grades: PK-5
| 219 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Creston, Grand Rapids, MI?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Creston, Grand Rapids, MI include City Middlehigh, Center For Economicology and Wellspring Preparatory High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Creston, Grand Rapids?
7 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Creston, Grand Rapids.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Creston, Grand Rapids?
the neighborhood of Creston, Grand Rapids public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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