Best Schools in Walker, MI
Walker, MI has 25 public schools (6 high, 4 middle, 12 elementary) serving 13,965 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in Walker exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Walker, MI
The top high schools in Walker, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. City Middlehigh
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grand Rapids Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 908 Students
2. Grandville High School
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Grandville Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1767 Students
3. Comstock Park High School
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Comstock Park Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 489 Students
4. Kenowa Hills High School
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Kenowa Hills Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 933 Students
5. Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy Middle High School
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Grand Rapids Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 357 Students
6. Union High School
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Grand Rapids Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 922 Students
Best Middle Schools in Walker, MI
The top middle schools in Walker, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Blandford School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grand Rapids Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 • 60 Students
2. Grandville Middle School
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Grandville Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 8 • 830 Students
3. Kenowa Hills Middle School
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Kenowa Hills Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 623 Students
4. Mill Creek Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Comstock Park Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 391 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Walker, MI
The top elementary schools in Walker, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Grandville Cummings Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grandville Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 474 Students
2. Walker Charter Academy
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Walker Charter Academy • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 698 Students
3. Zinser Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Kenowa Hills Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 430 Students
4. Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Grand Rapids Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 448 Students
5. Kenowa Hills Central Elementary School
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Kenowa Hills Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 551 Students
6. Pine Island Elementary
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Comstock Park Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 403 Students
7. Alpine Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Kenowa Hills Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 350 Students
8. Shawmut Hills School
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Projected Test Scores
Grand Rapids Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 261 Students
9. Harrison Park Academy
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Projected Test Scores
Grand Rapids Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 639 Students
10. Hope Protestant Reformed Christian School
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Hope Protestant Reformed Christian School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 184 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Walker, MI
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Walker, MI has a total population of 27,080 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 38% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Walker, 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 Walker, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.98 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.26 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.72 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Walker, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Walker, 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 Walker, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Walker, MI
How many schools are in Walker, MI?
Walker, MI has 25 public schools: 6 high schools, 4 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 13,965 students in total.
How do schools in Walker perform on state tests?
On average, 25 schools in Walker score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in Walker exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Walker?
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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