For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 5,840 students in 49548, MI (there are , serving 330 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 49548, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 49548, MI are Southeast Kelloggsville School, Southwood Elementary School and Grand River Preparatory High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 49548 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 49548, MI have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best 49548, MI Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southeast Kelloggsville School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
240 52nd St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 532-1590
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 532-1590
Gr: K-2 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #22.
Southwood Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
630 66th St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 455-7230
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 455-7230
Gr: K-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #33.
Grand River Preparatory High School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
650 52nd St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 261-1800
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 261-1800
Gr: 9-12 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #44.
Godwin Heights Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3529 Division Ave S
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 252-2040
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 252-2040
Gr: 9-12 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Townline Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 60th St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 538-4120
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 538-4120
Gr: PK-5 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #66.
Vista Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
711 32nd St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 246-6920
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 246-6920
Gr: K-8 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #77.
54th Street Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
173 54th St Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 531-7433
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 531-7433
Gr: 9-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #88.
North Godwin Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
161 34th St Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 252-2010
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 252-2010
Gr: 2-5 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #99.
Godwin Heights Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Wexford St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 252-2070
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 252-2070
Gr: 6-8 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1010.
West Kelloggsville School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4555 Magnolia Ave Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 532-1595
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 532-1595
Gr: K-2 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1111.
Kelloggsville High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4787 Division Ave S
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 532-1570
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 532-1570
Gr: 9-12 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1212.
Kelloggsville Virtual School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
242 52nd St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 538-7460
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 538-7460
Gr: 6-12 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1313.
Kelloggsville Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4650 Division Ave S
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 532-1575
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 532-1575
Gr: 6-8 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1414.
Central Kelloggsville Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4625 Jefferson Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 532-1580
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 532-1580
Gr: 3-5 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1515.
Godwin Heights Senior High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
50 35th St Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 252-2050
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 252-2050
Gr: 9-12 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1616.
Crossroads Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
28 60th St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 261-6166
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 261-6166
Gr: 6-12 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
49548, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Godwin Heights Autism Program Middle School (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
111 36th St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 252-2084
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 252-2084
Gr: 4-8
Pine Rest Kentwood Public Schools (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
6945 Madison Ave Se, 6945 Madi
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 281-6363
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 281-6363
Gr: 1-12
Rocket Learning Lab (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
23 Jean St Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 531-7433
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 531-7433
Gr: 9-12 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 52:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
28 Bellevue St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 252-2020
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 252-2020
Gr: K-6
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 49548, MI?
The top ranked public schools in 49548, MI include Southeast Kelloggsville School, Southwood Elementary School and Grand River Preparatory High School.
How many public schools are located in 49548?
16 public schools are located in 49548.
What percentage of students in 49548 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 49548 are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 49548?
49548 public schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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