For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,333 students in the neighborhood of SECA, Grand Rapids, MI.
The top-ranked public schools in SECA are Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center, Gerald R Ford Academic Center and Covenant High School Grand Rapids. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of SECA, Grand Rapids, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 83% 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 SECA, Grand Rapids, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
409 Lafayette Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 459-0330
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 459-0330
Gr: K-5 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Gerald R Ford Academic Center
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
851 Madison Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2640
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2640
Gr: PK-8 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Covenant High School Grand Rapids
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
50 Antoine St Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 364-2000
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 364-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #44.
Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
512 Division Ave S
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-1010
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-1010
Gr: 6-12 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Southeast Career Pathways
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1356 Jefferson Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-3082
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-3082
Gr: 9-12 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of SECA, Grand Rapids, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of SECA, Grand Rapids, MI include Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center, Gerald R Ford Academic Center and Covenant High School Grand Rapids.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of SECA, Grand Rapids?
5 public schools are located in the neighborhood of SECA, Grand Rapids.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of SECA, Grand Rapids?
the neighborhood of SECA, Grand Rapids public schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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