For the 2026 school year, there are 5 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 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 35%), 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: K-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
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
Gr: 9-12
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
Gr: 9-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
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 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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