Best SWAN Public Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 420 students in the neighborhood of SWAN, Grand Rapids, MI.
The top-ranked public schools in SWAN are Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle School and Sibley School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of SWAN, Grand Rapids, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of SWAN, Grand Rapids, MI (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
272 Pearl St Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3600
Gr: 6-8 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Sibley School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
943 Sibley St Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3100
Gr: PK-5 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 87%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of SWAN, Grand Rapids, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of SWAN, Grand Rapids, MI include Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle School and Sibley School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of SWAN, Grand Rapids?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of SWAN, Grand Rapids.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of SWAN, Grand Rapids?
the neighborhood of SWAN, Grand Rapids public schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).

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