For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,588 students in the neighborhood of Godwin Heights, Grand Rapids, MI.
The top ranked public schools in Godwin Heights are Godwin Heights Learning Center, North Godwin Elementary School and Godwin Heights Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Godwin Heights, Grand Rapids, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 89% 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 Godwin Heights, Grand Rapids, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Godwin Heights Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3529 Division Ave S
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 252-2040
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 252-2040
Grades: 9-12
| 92 students
Rank: #22.
North Godwin Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
161 34th St Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 252-2010
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 252-2010
Grades: 2-5
| 381 students
Rank: #33.
Godwin Heights Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Wexford St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 252-2070
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 252-2070
Grades: 6-8
| 410 students
Rank: #44.
Godwin Heights Senior High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
50 35th St Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 252-2050
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 252-2050
Grades: 9-12
| 653 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Godwin Heights, Grand Rapids, MI?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Godwin Heights, Grand Rapids, MI include Godwin Heights Learning Center, North Godwin Elementary School and Godwin Heights Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Godwin Heights, Grand Rapids?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Godwin Heights, Grand Rapids.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Godwin Heights, Grand Rapids?
the neighborhood of Godwin Heights, Grand Rapids public schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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