For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 380 students in the neighborhood of Oakdale, Grand Rapids, MI.
The top-ranked public school in Oakdale is River City Scholars Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Oakdale, Grand Rapids, MI public school have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% 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 Oakdale, Grand Rapids, MI (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
River City Scholars Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
944 Evergreen St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 248-3390
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 248-3390
Gr: K-8 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Oakdale, Grand Rapids, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Oakdale, Grand Rapids, MI include River City Scholars Charter Academy.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Oakdale, Grand Rapids?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Oakdale, Grand Rapids.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Oakdale, Grand Rapids?
the neighborhood of Oakdale, Grand Rapids public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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