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Top 5 Best 49506 Michigan Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 2,725 students in 49506, MI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 49506, MI are Lakeside School, East Grand Rapids Middle School and Wealthy School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 49506 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 49506, MI have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public elementary school average of 37% (majority Black).

Best 49506, MI Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lakeside School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2325 Hall St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 235-7553
Grades: K-5
| 451 students
Rank: #22.
East Grand Rapids Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2425 Lake Dr Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 235-7551
Grades: 6-8
| 652 students
Rank: #33.
Wealthy School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1961 Lake Dr Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 235-7550
Grades: K-5
| 462 students
Rank: #44.
Breton Downs School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2500 Boston St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 235-7552
Grades: PK-5
| 459 students
Rank: #55.
Congress Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
940 Baldwin St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 819-2201
Grades: PK-5
| 191 students
Rank: #66.
Mulick Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1761 Rosewood Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 819-2810
Grades: PK-5
| 244 students
Rank: #77.
Campus Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
710 Benjamin Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 819-2535
Grades: PK-5
| 266 students
Rank: n/an/a
Shared Time
Magnet School
1331 Franklin St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 819-3200
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 49506 Michigan

49506, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Campus Early Childhood Center (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
1326 Thomas St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 819-3522
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
Early Childhood Center At Campus (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1326 Thomas Street Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 819-3522
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
Iroquois Middle School (Closed 2006)
1050 Iroquois Drive Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 819-2640
Grades: 7-8
| 579 students
Job Corps (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
110 Hall Street Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 819-2676
Grades: Inquire with school
| 127 students
Mulick Elementary School (Closed 2014)
1761 Rosewood Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 819-2810
Grades: PK-5
| 289 students
Ottawa Community School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
2055 Rosewood Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 819-3088
Grades: 10-12
| 25 students
Shawnee Park Oral-deaf Center (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
2036 Chesaning Dr Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 819-3070
Grades: PK-11
| 23 students
Shawnee Science Math And Technical Academy (Closed 2014)
Magnet School
2036 Chesaning Dr Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 819-3062
Grades: K-5
| 182 students
Sigsbee School (Closed 2004)
1250 Sigsbee Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(661) 771-3111
Grades: K-6
| 146 students
Southeast Academic Center (Closed 2012)
Magnet School
1250 Sigsbee St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 819-3077
Grades: K-5
| 78 students
Southside Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2055 Rosewood Avenue Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 771-2912
Grades: Inquire with school
| 135 students
Woodcliff (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2915 Hall St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 235-3535
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Woodcliff Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
2915 Hall St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 235-3535
Grades: PK
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 49506, MI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 49506, MI include Lakeside School, East Grand Rapids Middle School and Wealthy School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 49506?
8 public elementary schools are located in 49506.
What is the racial composition of students in 49506?
49506 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 37% (majority Black).

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