For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 372 students in the neighborhood of North East Citizens Action, Grand Rapids, MI.
The top ranked public schools in North East Citizens Action are Lighthouse Academy Waalkes, Lighthouse North Campus and Lighthouse Academy The Pier. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of North East Citizens Action, Grand Rapids, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 78% 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 North East Citizens Action, Grand Rapids, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Lighthouse Academy Waalkes
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1501 Cedar St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 304-8537
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 304-8537
Grades: K-12
| 80 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Lighthouse North Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1260 Ekhart St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 965-9700
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 965-9700
Grades: 3-12
| 67 students
Rank: #33.
Lighthouse Academy The Pier
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
703 Ball Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 304-8537
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 304-8537
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
Rank: #44.
Home Education Site
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2405 Leonard St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2621
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2621
Grades: 1-12
| 1 students
Rank: #55.
Link Learning Grand Rapids Fuller Ave
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1309 Leonard St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 244-3547
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 244-3547
Grades: 9-12
| 178 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kent Career Tech Center
Vocational School
1655 E Beltline Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 364-8421
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 364-8421
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Kent Education Centerbeltline
Special Education School
1606 Leffingwell Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 410-4760
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 410-4760
Grades: 9-12
| 39 students
Rank: n/an/a
1655 E Beltline Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 447-5680
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 447-5680
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of North East Citizens Action, Grand Rapids, MI?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of North East Citizens Action, Grand Rapids, MI include Lighthouse Academy Waalkes, Lighthouse North Campus and Lighthouse Academy The Pier.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of North East Citizens Action, Grand Rapids?
9 public schools are located in the neighborhood of North East Citizens Action, Grand Rapids.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of North East Citizens Action, Grand Rapids?
the neighborhood of North East Citizens Action, Grand Rapids public schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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