For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 683 students in the neighborhood of Mapleview, Grand Rapids, MI.
The top-ranked public schools in Mapleview are Bowen Elementary School and Meadowlawn Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Mapleview, Grand Rapids, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Mapleview, Grand Rapids, MI (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bowen Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4483 Kalamazoo Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 455-5220
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 455-5220
Gr: PK-5 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
Meadowlawn Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4939 Burgis Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 534-4608
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 534-4608
Gr: PK-5 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Mapleview, Grand Rapids, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Mapleview, Grand Rapids, MI include Bowen Elementary School and Meadowlawn Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Mapleview, Grand Rapids?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Mapleview, Grand Rapids.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Mapleview, Grand Rapids?
the neighborhood of Mapleview, Grand Rapids public schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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