For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,306 students in the neighborhood of Westside Connection, Grand Rapids, MI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Westside Connection are Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary School, Kent Education Centeroakleigh and Shawmut Hills School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Westside Connection, Grand Rapids, MI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Westside Connection, Grand Rapids, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1460 Laughlin Dr Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-2250
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-2250
Grades: PK-5
| 480 students
Rank: #22.
Kent Education Centeroakleigh
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2223 Gordon St Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 410-4675
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 410-4675
Grades: K-8
| 39 students
Rank: #33.
Shawmut Hills School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2550 Burritt St Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3055
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3055
Grades: PK-8
| 290 students
Rank: #44.
Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy Middle High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1417 Covell Ave Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-2550
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-2550
Grades: 6-12
| 336 students
Rank: #55.
Westwood Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1525 Mount Mercy Dr Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3322
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3322
Grades: 6-8
| 189 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Westside Connection, Grand Rapids, MI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Westside Connection, Grand Rapids, MI include Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary School, Kent Education Centeroakleigh and Shawmut Hills School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Westside Connection, Grand Rapids?
5 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Westside Connection, Grand Rapids.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Westside Connection, Grand Rapids?
the neighborhood of Westside Connection, Grand Rapids public elementary schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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