For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 779 students in the neighborhood of Godwin Heights, Grand Rapids, MI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Godwin Heights are 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary 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.
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: #22.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Godwin Heights, Grand Rapids, MI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Godwin Heights, Grand Rapids, MI include North Godwin Elementary School and Godwin Heights Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Godwin Heights, Grand Rapids?
2 public elementary 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 elementary schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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