For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 3,782 students in 49548, MI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 49548, MI are Southeast Kelloggsville School, Southwood Elementary School and Townline Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 49548 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 49548, MI have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best 49548, MI Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: K-2
| 286 students
Rank: #22.
Southwood Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | 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
Grades: K-5
| 301 students
Rank: #33.
Townline Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 60th St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 538-4120
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 538-4120
Grades: PK-5
| 295 students
Rank: #44.
Vista Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 24% | 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
Grades: K-8
| 666 students
Rank: #55.
North Godwin Elementary School
(Math: 22% | 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
Grades: 2-5
| 381 students
Rank: #66.
Godwin Heights Middle School
(Math: 15% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 410 students
Rank: #77.
Crossroads Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
28 60th St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 261-6166
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 261-6166
Grades: 6-12
| 189 students
Rank: #88.
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
Grades: K-2
| 245 students
Rank: #99.
Kelloggsville Middle School
(Math: 13% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 447 students
Rank: #1010.
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
Grades: 6-12
| 61 students
Rank: #1111.
Central Kelloggsville Elementary School
(Math: 12% | 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
Grades: 3-5
| 501 students
49548, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 4-8
| n/a students
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
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 104 students
28 Bellevue St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 252-2020
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 252-2020
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 49548, MI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 49548, MI include Southeast Kelloggsville School, Southwood Elementary School and Townline Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 49548?
11 public elementary schools are located in 49548.
What is the racial composition of students in 49548?
49548 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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