For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,015 students in the neighborhood of East Paris, Grand Rapids, MI.
The top-ranked public schools in East Paris are Meadow Brook Elementary School and Ridge Park Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of East Paris, Grand Rapids, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% 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 Paris, Grand Rapids, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Meadow Brook Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1450 Forest Hill Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 493-8740
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 493-8740
Gr: K-4 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Ridge Park Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4120 Camelot Ridge Dr Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 222-0093
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 222-0093
Gr: K-8 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of East Paris, Grand Rapids, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of East Paris, Grand Rapids, MI include Meadow Brook Elementary School and Ridge Park Charter Academy.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of East Paris, Grand Rapids?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of East Paris, Grand Rapids.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of East Paris, Grand Rapids?
the neighborhood of East Paris, Grand Rapids public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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