For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 439 students in the neighborhood of Fulton Heights, Grand Rapids, MI.
The top-ranked public school in Fulton Heights is William C Abney Academy Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Fulton Heights, Grand Rapids, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Fulton Heights, Grand Rapids, MI (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
William C Abney Academy Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1435 Fulton St E
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 454-5541
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 454-5541
Gr: K-6 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Empower U
Special Education School
225 Mayfield Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 410-4860
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 410-4860
Gr: 6-12 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Fulton Heights, Grand Rapids, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Fulton Heights, Grand Rapids, MI include William C Abney Academy Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Fulton Heights, Grand Rapids?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Fulton Heights, Grand Rapids.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Fulton Heights, Grand Rapids?
the neighborhood of Fulton Heights, Grand Rapids public schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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