Best Downtown Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 272 students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Grand Rapids, MI.
The top-ranked public school in Downtown is Grand Rapids Public Museum High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Downtown, Grand Rapids, MI public school have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Grand Rapids, MI (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grand Rapids Public Museum High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
54 Jefferson Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-6450
Gr: 9-12 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Grand Rapids, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Grand Rapids, MI include Grand Rapids Public Museum High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Grand Rapids?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Grand Rapids.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Grand Rapids?
the neighborhood of Downtown, Grand Rapids public schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).

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