For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,012 students in the neighborhood of SECA, Grand Rapids, MI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in SECA are Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center, Gerald R Ford Academic Center and Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy. 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 80% 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 SECA, Grand Rapids, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 285 students
Rank: #22.
Gerald R Ford Academic Center
(Math: 6-9% | 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
Grades: PK-8
| 230 students
Rank: #33.
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
Grades: 6-12
| 487 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of SECA, Grand Rapids, MI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of SECA, Grand Rapids, MI include Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center, Gerald R Ford Academic Center and Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of SECA, Grand Rapids?
3 public elementary 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 elementary schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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