For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,199 students in 49534, MI (there are 2 private schools, serving 619 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in 49534, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 49534, MI are Blandford School, Grandville Cummings Elementary School and Kenowa Hills Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 49534 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 49534, MI have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best 49534, MI Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Blandford School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3143 Milo St Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49534
(616) 819-2555
Grand Rapids, MI 49534
(616) 819-2555
Grades: 6
| 60 students
Rank: #22.
Grandville Cummings Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4261 Schoolcraft St Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49534
(616) 254-6040
Grand Rapids, MI 49534
(616) 254-6040
Grades: PK-6
| 479 students
Rank: #33.
Kenowa Hills Central Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4252 3 Mile Rd Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49534
(616) 453-6351
Grand Rapids, MI 49534
(616) 453-6351
Grades: K-5
| 551 students
Rank: #44.
Zinser Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3949 Leonard St Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49534
(616) 453-2461
Grand Rapids, MI 49534
(616) 453-2461
Grades: K-5
| 440 students
Rank: #55.
West Mi Academy Of Environmental Science
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4463 Leonard St Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49534
(616) 791-7454
Grand Rapids, MI 49534
(616) 791-7454
Grades: PK-12
| 669 students
49534, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4211 3 Mile Rd Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49534
(616) 254-8156
Grand Rapids, MI 49534
(616) 254-8156
Grades: PK
| n/a students
3971 Richmond St Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49534
(616) 647-0910
Grand Rapids, MI 49534
(616) 647-0910
Grades: PK
| n/a students
3971 Richmond Ct Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49534
(616) 791-9757
Grand Rapids, MI 49534
(616) 791-9757
Grades: K-4
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 49534, MI?
The top ranked public schools in 49534, MI include Blandford School, Grandville Cummings Elementary School and Kenowa Hills Central Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 49534?
5 public schools are located in 49534.
What percentage of students in 49534 go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in 49534 are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 49534?
49534 public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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