For the 2025 school year, there are 100 public elementary schools serving 34,098 students in Grand Rapids, MI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Grand Rapids, MI are Knapp Forest Elementary School, Goodwillie Environmental School and Thornapple Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grand Rapids, MI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Grand Rapids have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Grand Rapids, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Knapp Forest Elementary School
(Math: 76% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 557 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Goodwillie Environmental School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8400 2 Mile Rd Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 493-8633
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 493-8633
Gr: 5-6 | 104 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Thornapple Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6932 Bridgewater Dr Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 493-8920
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 493-8920
Gr: PK-4 | 387 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Lakeside School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2325 Hall St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 235-7553
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 235-7553
Gr: K-5 | 461 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
East Grand Rapids Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2425 Lake Dr Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 235-7551
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 235-7551
Gr: 6-8 | 662 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #66.
Pine Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3250 Redford Dr Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 493-8910
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 493-8910
Gr: PK-4 | 475 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #77.
Breton Downs School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2500 Boston St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 235-7552
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 235-7552
Gr: PK-5 | 466 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #88.
Meadow Brook Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1450 Forest Hill Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 493-8740
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 493-8740
Gr: K-4 | 445 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #99.
Wealthy School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1961 Lake Dr Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 235-7550
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 235-7550
Gr: K-5 | 466 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1010.
Blandford School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3143 Milo St Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49534
(616) 819-2555
Grand Rapids, MI 49534
(616) 819-2555
Gr: 6 | 60 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1111.
Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
409 Lafayette Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 459-0330
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 459-0330
Gr: PK-5 | 285 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1212.
Excel Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4201 Breton Rd Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 281-9339
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 281-9339
Gr: K-12 | 783 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1313.
Northern Trails 56 School
(Math: 58% | 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
Gr: 5-6 | 499 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1414.
Orchard View Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2770 Leffingwell Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 493-8930
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 493-8930
Gr: K-5 | 436 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1515.
Collins Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4368 Heather Ln Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 493-8900
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 493-8900
Gr: PK-4 | 375 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1616.
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%
Rank: #1717.
Center For Economicology
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1720 Plainfield Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2380
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2380
Gr: 6 | 60 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1818.
Grandville Cummings Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4261 Schoolcraft St Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49534
(616) 254-6040
Grand Rapids, MI 49534
(616) 254-6040
Gr: PK-6 | 479 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1919.
West Oakview Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3880 Stuyvesant Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 361-3470
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 361-3470
Gr: PK-4 | 250 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #2020.
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
Gr: K-4 | 367 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #2121.
Kenowa Hills Central Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4252 3 Mile Rd Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49534
(616) 453-6351
Grand Rapids, MI 49534
(616) 453-6351
Gr: K-5 | 551 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #2222.
Discovery Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2461 60th St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 871-1080
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 871-1080
Gr: K-5 | 700 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2323.
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: #2424.
Lighthouse North Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1260 Ekhart St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 965-9700
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 965-9700
Gr: 3-12 | 67 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Rank: #2525.
Lighthouse Academy Waalkes
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1501 Cedar St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 304-8537
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 304-8537
Gr: K-12 | 80 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2626.
John Ball Park Zoo School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1300 Fulton St W
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3344
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3344
Gr: 6 | 57 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #2727.
Zinser Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3949 Leonard St Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49534
(616) 453-2461
Grand Rapids, MI 49534
(616) 453-2461
Gr: K-5 | 440 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #2828.
Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1460 Laughlin Dr Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-2250
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-2250
Gr: PK-5 | 480 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Bethany Based School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
901 Eastern Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 245-7708
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 245-7708
Gr: 4-12 | 17 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Home Education Site
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2405 Leonard St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2621
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2621
Gr: 1-12 | 1 student
Rank: #3131.
Congress Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
940 Baldwin St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 819-2201
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 819-2201
Gr: PK-5 | 182 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #3232.
North Park Montessori Academy
(Math: 30% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3375 Cheney Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 819-2848
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 819-2848
Gr: PK-8 | 371 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #3333.
West Mi Academy Of Environmental Science
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4463 Leonard St Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49534
(616) 791-7454
Grand Rapids, MI 49534
(616) 791-7454
Gr: PK-12 | 669 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #3434.
Endeavor Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5757 East Paris Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 554-5241
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 554-5241
Gr: PK-5 | 550 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #3535.
Crestwood Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2674 44th St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 455-1200
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 455-1200
Gr: 6-8 | 678 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
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Grand Rapids, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1800 Tremont Blvd Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3150
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3150
Gr: 9-12 | 111 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 56:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
1061 Kensington Ave Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2620
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2620
Gr: 9-12 | 168 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
921 Alger Street Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2222
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2222
Gr: PK-6 | 283 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Bimaadiziwin School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
45 Lexington Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-2797
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-2797
Gr: Inquire with school | 107 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Campau Park School (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
50 Antoine St Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2290
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2290
Gr: PK-5 | 207 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Campus Early Childhood Center (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
1326 Thomas St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 819-3522
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 819-3522
Gr: PK-K
710 Benjamin Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49501
(616) 771-3525
Grand Rapids, MI 49501
(616) 771-3525
Gr: K-8 | 444 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
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
Gr: 12 | 20 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
421 Fountain St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2301
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2301
Gr: 9-12 | 22 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
421 Fountain St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2310
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2310
Gr: 9-12 | 324 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
1417 Covell Ave Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-2411
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-2411
Gr: K-5 | 250 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
1720 Plainfield Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2424
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2424
Gr: 9-12 | 30 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
1720 Plainfield Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2424
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2424
Gr: 9-12 | 578 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Day Treatment (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1501 Cedar St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 336-2340
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 336-2340
Gr: 7-11 | 12 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Early Childhood Center At Campus (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1326 Thomas Street Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 819-3522
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 819-3522
Gr: PK-K
758 Eastern Avenue Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49501
(616) 819-2510
Grand Rapids, MI 49501
(616) 819-2510
Gr: K-5 | 341 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
2396 Hillside Dr Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49544
(616) 363-3879
Grand Rapids, MI 49544
(616) 363-3879
Gr: K-4
159 College Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2530
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2530
Gr: K-5 | 184 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
311 State Street Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 458-9646
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 458-9646
Gr: 7-12 | 158 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
851 Madison Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2640
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2640
Gr: 6-8 | 266 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
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
670 Burton Street Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 241-6300
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 241-6300
Gr: 9-12 | 74 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
670 Burton St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 241-6300
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 241-6300
Gr: K-5 | 96 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
670 Burton Street Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 241-6300
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 241-6300
Gr: 6-8 | 38 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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
Gr: PK-K
Grand Rapids Technical High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1625 Leonard St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-3150
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-3150
Gr: Inquire with school | 25 students Minority enrollment: 79%
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%
Hamilton Early Childhood Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
3303 Breton Road Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 493-5693
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 493-5693
Gr: PK
3303 Breton Road Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 245-2203
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 245-2203
Gr: K-5 | 251 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
1440 Davis Ave Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-2565
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-2565
Gr: PK-8 | 890 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
1505 Cedar St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 451-6021
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 451-6021
Gr: K-12 | 14 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
538 Madison Avenue Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2606
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2606
Gr: PK | 99 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 50:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
1415 Lyon Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 771-3466
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 771-3466
Gr: K-8 | 382 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Grand Rapids, MI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Grand Rapids, MI include Knapp Forest Elementary School, Goodwillie Environmental School and Thornapple Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Grand Rapids?
100 public elementary schools are located in Grand Rapids.
What is the racial composition of students in Grand Rapids?
Grand Rapids public elementary schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Grand Rapids are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Grand Rapids include: Townline Elementary School vs. Meadowlawn Elementary School, Sibley School vs. Harrison Park Academy, Meadowlawn Elementary School vs. Townline Elementary School
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