For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 4,571 students in 49508, MI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 49508, MI are Discovery Elementary School, Bowen Elementary School and Meadowlawn Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 49508 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 49508, MI have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public elementary schools.
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 49508, MI Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Discovery Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2461 60th St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 871-1080
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 871-1080
Grades: K-5
| 700 students
Rank: #22.
Bowen Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4483 Kalamazoo Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 455-5220
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 455-5220
Grades: PK-5
| 348 students
Rank: #33.
Meadowlawn Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4939 Burgis Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 534-4608
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 534-4608
Grades: PK-5
| 351 students
Rank: #44.
Challenger Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2475 52nd St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 698-2524
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 698-2524
Grades: K-5
| 367 students
Rank: #55.
Brookwood Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5465 Kalamazoo Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 455-0030
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 455-0030
Grades: PK-5
| 363 students
Rank: #66.
Pinewood Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2100 60th St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 455-1224
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 455-1224
Grades: 6-8
| 831 students
Rank: #77.
Glenwood Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
912 Silverleaf St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 455-2510
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 455-2510
Grades: K-5
| 467 students
Rank: #88.
New Branches Charter Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3662 Poinsettia Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 243-6221
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 243-6221
Grades: K-8
| 359 students
Rank: #99.
Valleywood Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1110 50th St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 538-7670
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 538-7670
Grades: 6-8
| 528 students
Rank: #1010.
Sherwood Global Studies Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3859 Chamberlain Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 819-3095
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 819-3095
Grades: PK-6
| 131 students
Rank: #1111.
Kenosha Park Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1353 Van Auken St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 819-2696
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 819-2696
Grades: PK-5
| 126 students
49508, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Grand Rapids Oral Deaf (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1353 Van Auken St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 819-5706
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 819-5706
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
Ken-o-sha Diagnostic Center (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
1353 Van Auken St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 819-2685
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 819-2685
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Kenosha Home Community (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1353 Van Auken St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 819-2505
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 819-2505
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 49508, MI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 49508, MI include Discovery Elementary School, Bowen Elementary School and Meadowlawn Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 49508?
11 public elementary schools are located in 49508.
What is the racial composition of students in 49508?
49508 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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