For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,124 students in 49505, MI (there are 6 private schools, serving 1,912 private students). 53% of all K-12 students in 49505, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 49505, MI are City Middlehigh, Center For Economicology and Home Education Site. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 49505 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 49505, MI have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best 49505, MI Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
City Middlehigh
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1720 Plainfield Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2380
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2380
Grades: 7-12
| 908 students
Rank: #22.
Center For Economicology
Magnet School
(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
Grades: 6
| 59 students
Rank: #33.
Home Education Site
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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: #44.
Wellspring Preparatory High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1031 Page St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 235-9500
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 235-9500
Grades: 9-12
| 307 students
Rank: #55.
Aberdeen Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
928 Aberdeen St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2868
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2868
Grades: PK-8
| 234 students
Rank: #66.
Palmer School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
309 Palmer St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2929
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2929
Grades: PK-5
| 178 students
Rank: #77.
Riverside Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
265 Eleanor St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2969
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2969
Grades: 6-8
| 248 students
Rank: #88.
Kent Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1445 Emerald Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2727
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2727
Grades: PK-5
| 189 students
49505, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1720 Plainfield Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2424
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2424
Grades: 9-12
| 30 students
1720 Plainfield Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2424
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2424
Grades: 9-12
| 578 students
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
Grades: Inquire with school
| 25 students
Lighthouse Academy Street Johns (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
2355 Knapp St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 361-5227
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 361-5227
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Link Learning Grand Rapids Fuller Ave (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1309 Leonard St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 244-3547
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 244-3547
Grades: 9-12
| 178 students
1400 Fuller Avenue Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2818
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2818
Grades: 6-8
| 313 students
2420 Coit Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 771-2955
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 771-2955
Grades: K-5
| 184 students
St. John's Home School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
72355 Knapp Street Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 361-522
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 361-522
Grades: K-12
| 8 students
Special Ed Interim Alternative School (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
1625 Leonard St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-3232
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-3232
Grades: Inquire with school
| 11 students
W. Mi Academy For Hospitality Science (Closed 2004)
Charter School
1625 Leonard Street Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 771-3150
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 771-3150
Grades: 9-12
| 60 students
Wellerwood Early Childhood Center (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
800 Wellerwood St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-3522
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-3522
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 49505, MI?
The top ranked public schools in 49505, MI include City Middlehigh, Center For Economicology and Home Education Site.
How many public schools are located in 49505?
8 public schools are located in 49505.
What percentage of students in 49505 go to public school?
53% of all K-12 students in 49505 are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 49505?
49505 public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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