For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 718 students in 49544, MI.
The top-ranked public charter school in 49544, MI is Walker Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 49544 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Michigan public charter school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in 49544, MI have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Michigan public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public charter school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 49544, MI Public Charter Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Walker Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1801 3 Mile Rd Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49544
(616) 785-2700
Grand Rapids, MI 49544
(616) 785-2700
Gr: K-8 | 718 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
49544, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2396 Hillside Dr Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49544
(616) 363-3879
Grand Rapids, MI 49544
(616) 363-3879
Gr: K-4
9181 Kenowa Avenue Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49544
(616) 254-6170
Grand Rapids, MI 49544
(616) 254-6170
Gr: K-1 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 49544, MI?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 49544, MI include Walker Charter Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 49544?
1 public charter schools are located in 49544.
What is the racial composition of students in 49544?
49544 public charter schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public charter schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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