For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 172 students in the neighborhood of East Hills, Grand Rapids, MI.
The top ranked public school in East Hills is Congress Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of East Hills, Grand Rapids, MI public school have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 62% 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 East Hills, Grand Rapids, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Congress Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
940 Baldwin St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 819-2201
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 819-2201
Grades: PK-5
| 182 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of East Hills, Grand Rapids, MI?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of East Hills, Grand Rapids, MI include Congress Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of East Hills, Grand Rapids?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of East Hills, Grand Rapids.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of East Hills, Grand Rapids?
the neighborhood of East Hills, Grand Rapids public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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