For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 734 students in the neighborhood of Ridgebrook, Grand Rapids, MI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Ridgebrook are Brookwood Elementary School and Glenwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Ridgebrook, Grand Rapids, MI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Ridgebrook, Grand Rapids, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brookwood Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5465 Kalamazoo Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 455-0030
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 455-0030
Gr: PK-5 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
Glenwood Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
912 Silverleaf St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 455-2510
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 455-2510
Gr: K-5 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Ridgebrook, Grand Rapids, MI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Ridgebrook, Grand Rapids, MI include Brookwood Elementary School and Glenwood Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Ridgebrook, Grand Rapids?
2 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Ridgebrook, Grand Rapids.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Ridgebrook, Grand Rapids?
the neighborhood of Ridgebrook, Grand Rapids public elementary schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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