For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 822 students in the neighborhood of West Grand, Grand Rapids, MI.
The top ranked public elementary school in West Grand is Harrison Park Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of West Grand, Grand Rapids, MI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of West Grand, Grand Rapids, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harrison Park Academy
(Math: 6% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1440 Davis Ave Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-2565
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-2565
Grades: PK-8
| 605 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of West Grand, Grand Rapids, MI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of West Grand, Grand Rapids, MI include Harrison Park Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of West Grand, Grand Rapids?
2 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of West Grand, Grand Rapids.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of West Grand, Grand Rapids?
the neighborhood of West Grand, Grand Rapids public elementary schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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