For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 259 students in the neighborhood of West Northview, Grand Rapids, MI.
The top-ranked public school in West Northview is West Oakview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of West Northview, Grand Rapids, MI public school have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of West Northview, Grand Rapids, MI (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Oakview Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3880 Stuyvesant Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 361-3470
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 361-3470
Gr: PK-4 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of West Northview, Grand Rapids, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of West Northview, Grand Rapids, MI include West Oakview Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of West Northview, Grand Rapids?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of West Northview, Grand Rapids.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of West Northview, Grand Rapids?
the neighborhood of West Northview, Grand Rapids public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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