Best Schools in Grand Rapids, MI
Grand Rapids, MI has a total of 543 schools including 149 high schools, 84 middle schools and 276 elementary schools. A total of 214,204 students attend Grand Rapids, MI schools. On average, schools in Grand Rapids score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Grand Rapids meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Grand Rapids, MI
Grand Rapids, MI has 149 high schools with 75,232 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Grand Rapids score 31% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Grand Rapids don't meet expectations.
1. City Middlehigh
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Grand Rapids Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 908 Students
2. Central High School
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Forest Hills Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1053 Students
3. Jenison International Academy
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Jenison Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 140 Students
4. Eastern High School
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Forest Hills Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 802 Students
5. East Grand Rapids High School
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East Grand Rapids Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 914 Students
6. Byron Center High School
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Byron Center Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1339 Students
7. Northern High School
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Forest Hills Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1134 Students
8. Early College At Montcalm Community College
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Montcalm Area Isd • Public • Grades 11 - 12 • 61 Students
9. Spring Lake High School
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Spring Lake Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 788 Students
10. Caledonia High School
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Caledonia Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1464 Students
Best Middle Schools in Grand Rapids, MI
Grand Rapids, MI has 84 middle schools with 41,556 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Grand Rapids score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Grand Rapids meet expectations.
1. Blandford School
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Grand Rapids Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 • 60 Students
2. Spring Lake Intermediate School
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Spring Lake Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 9 • 347 Students
3. East Grand Rapids Middle School
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East Grand Rapids Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 652 Students
4. Central Middle School
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Forest Hills Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 526 Students
5. Eastern Middle School
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Forest Hills Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 552 Students
6. Northern Hills Middle School
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Forest Hills Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 546 Students
7. Robert L Nickels Intermediate School
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Byron Center Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 7 • 702 Students
8. Spring Lake Middle School
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Spring Lake Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 379 Students
9. Central Woodlands 56 School
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Forest Hills Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 453 Students
10. Byron Center West Middle School
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Byron Center Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 9 • 673 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Grand Rapids, MI
Grand Rapids, MI has 276 elementary schools with 91,556 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Grand Rapids score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Grand Rapids meet expectations.
1. Brown Elementary School
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Byron Center Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 583 Students
2. Countryside Elementary School
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Byron Center Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 589 Students
3. Holmes Elementary School
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Spring Lake Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 419 Students
4. Rosy Mound School
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Grand Haven Area Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 293 Students
5. Jeffers Elementary School
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Spring Lake Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 367 Students
6. Ada Elementary School
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Forest Hills Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 331 Students
7. Caledonia Elementary School
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Caledonia Community Schools • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 312 Students
8. Lakeside School
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East Grand Rapids Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 451 Students
9. Pine Ridge Elementary School
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Forest Hills Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 491 Students
10. Marshall Elementary School
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Byron Center Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 523 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Grand Rapids, MI
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Grand Rapids, MI has a total population of 1,150,015 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 35% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Grand Rapids, MI
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Grand Rapids, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.58 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.65 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.92 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Grand Rapids, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Grand Rapids, MI.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Grand Rapids, MI Internet Health Assessment.
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