Best Schools in Kentwood, MI
Kentwood, MI has 41 public schools (7 high, 10 middle, 20 elementary) serving 22,046 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 30%, so schools in Kentwood greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Kentwood, MI
The top high schools in Kentwood, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Northern High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forest Hills Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1134 Students
2. Caledonia High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Caledonia Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1464 Students
3. Grand River Preparatory High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grand River Preparatory High School • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 604 Students
4. East Kentwood High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kentwood Public Schools • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 2010 Students
5. Godwin Heights Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Godwin Heights Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 689 Students
6. Kelloggsville High School
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Projected Test Scores
Kelloggsville Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 632 Students
7. Ottawa Hills High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grand Rapids Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 369 Students
Best Middle Schools in Kentwood, MI
The top middle schools in Kentwood, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Northern Hills Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forest Hills Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 546 Students
2. Duncan Lake Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Caledonia Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 679 Students
3. Kraft Meadows Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Caledonia Community Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 683 Students
4. Northern Trails 56 School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forest Hills Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 478 Students
5. Crestwood Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kentwood Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 682 Students
6. Pinewood Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kentwood Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 809 Students
7. Godwin Heights Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Godwin Heights Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 389 Students
8. Valleywood Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kentwood Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 514 Students
9. Kelloggsville Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kelloggsville Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 450 Students
10. Alger Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grand Rapids Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 342 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Kentwood, MI
The top elementary schools in Kentwood, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kettle Lake Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Caledonia Community Schools • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 371 Students
2. Dutton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Caledonia Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 266 Students
3. Meadow Brook Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forest Hills Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 463 Students
4. Collins Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forest Hills Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 358 Students
5. Ridge Park Charter Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ridge Park Charter Academy • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 493 Students
6. Glenwood Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kentwood Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 406 Students
7. Discovery Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kentwood Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 711 Students
8. Endeavor Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kentwood Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 544 Students
9. Meadowlawn Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kentwood Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 378 Students
10. Challenger Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kentwood Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 341 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Kentwood, MI
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Kentwood, MI has a total population of 54,934 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 35% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Kentwood, 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 Kentwood, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
24.15 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.89 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.26 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Kentwood, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Kentwood, 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 Kentwood, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Kentwood, MI
How many schools are in Kentwood, MI?
Kentwood, MI has 41 public schools: 7 high schools, 10 middle schools and 20 elementary schools, serving 22,046 students in total.
How do schools in Kentwood perform on state tests?
On average, 41 schools in Kentwood score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 30%, so on average schools in Kentwood greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Kentwood?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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