For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 122 students in the neighborhood of North East Citizens Action, Grand Rapids, MI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in North East Citizens Action are Lighthouse Academy Waalkes, Lighthouse North Campus and Home Education Site. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of North East Citizens Action, Grand Rapids, MI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of North East Citizens Action, Grand Rapids, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
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
Grades: K-12
| 80 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
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
Grades: 3-12
| 67 students
Rank: #33.
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
Grades: 1-12
| 1 students
Rank: n/an/a
1655 E Beltline Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 447-5680
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 447-5680
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of North East Citizens Action, Grand Rapids, MI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of North East Citizens Action, Grand Rapids, MI include Lighthouse Academy Waalkes, Lighthouse North Campus and Home Education Site.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of North East Citizens Action, Grand Rapids?
4 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of North East Citizens Action, Grand Rapids.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of North East Citizens Action, Grand Rapids?
the neighborhood of North East Citizens Action, Grand Rapids public elementary schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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