For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public elementary schools serving 3,978 students in 49525, MI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 49525, MI are Knapp Forest Elementary School, Northern Trails 56 School and Orchard View Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 49525 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 49525, MI have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best 49525, MI Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Knapp Forest Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4243 Knapp Valley Dr Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 493-8980
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 493-8980
Grades: PK-5
| 557 students
Rank: #22.
Northern Trails 56 School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3777 Leonard St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 493-8990
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 493-8990
Grades: 5-6
| 499 students
Rank: #33.
Orchard View Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2770 Leffingwell Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 493-8930
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 493-8930
Grades: K-5
| 436 students
Rank: #44.
North Oakview Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4300 Costa Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 361-3450
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 361-3450
Grades: K-4
| 367 students
Rank: #55.
West Oakview Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3880 Stuyvesant Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 361-3470
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 361-3470
Grades: PK-4
| 250 students
Rank: #66.
Lincoln School
Special Education School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
860 Crahen Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 410-4700
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 410-4700
Grades: K-12
| 112 students
Rank: #77.
East Oakview Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3940 Suburban Shores Dr Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 361-3460
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 361-3460
Grades: K-4
| 377 students
Rank: #88.
North Park Montessori Academy
(Math: 27% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3375 Cheney Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 819-2848
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 819-2848
Grades: PK-8
| 371 students
Rank: #99.
Lincoln Developmental Center
Special Education School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
862 Crahen Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 410-4800
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 410-4800
Grades: K-12
| 85 students
Rank: #1010.
Highlands School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4645 Chandy Dr Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 361-3440
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 361-3440
Grades: 5-6
| 434 students
Rank: #1111.
Knapp Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1759 Leffingwell Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 364-1100
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 364-1100
Grades: K-8
| 430 students
Rank: #1212.
Kent Isd Deaf And Hard Of Hearing
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4300 Costa Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 410-4990
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 410-4990
Grades: PK-12
| 60 students
Rank: n/an/a
1655 E Beltline Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 447-5680
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 447-5680
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
49525, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Cbot School (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
864 Crahen Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 819-2740
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 819-2740
Grades: 12
| 20 students
1655 E Beltline Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 363-8020
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 363-8020
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Kent Isd Conference Center (Closed 2010)
Vocational School
1633 East Beltline Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 364-1333
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 364-1333
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
2930 Knapp St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 364-2217
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 364-2217
Grades: PK
| n/a students
2930 Knapp St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 364-2217
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 364-2217
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Kent Isd Shared Ed Entity (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
2930 Knapp St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 365-2280
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 365-2280
Grades: K-12
| 490 students
Kent Transition Center (Closed 2012)
Vocational School
1800 Leffingwell Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 365-2263
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 365-2263
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Kent Vocational Options Elementary School (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
864 Crahen Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 819-2740
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 819-2740
Grades: 9-12
| 112 students
3375 Cheney Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 819-2848
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 819-2848
Grades: K-5
| 138 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 49525, MI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 49525, MI include Knapp Forest Elementary School, Northern Trails 56 School and Orchard View Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 49525?
13 public elementary schools are located in 49525.
What is the racial composition of students in 49525?
49525 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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