Schools in Grand Rapids, Michigan (2025)
106 schools · 46,381 students · 90 public, 16 charter · median Enrollment 379.
Grand Rapids, in Michigan, has 106 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 46,381 students. By level there are 60 elementary, 21 high, 19 middle, 6 other; by sector 90 public, 16 charter.
The median Enrollment across Grand Rapids's schools is 379, below the Michigan median of 393. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
98 of the 106 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Lakeside School (83.6, top 10% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Blandford School (82.5, top 10% of middle schools nationally), and Northern Hills Middle School (81.9, top 10% of middle schools nationally). 10 schools sit in the top 10% of United States for their type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are East Kentwood High School (2,068 students), Northern High School (1,088 students), Northview High School (1,078 students).
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Top 60 schools in Grand Rapids
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Michigan. The remaining 38 ranked schools are listed below the table.
- 184Lakeside SchoolGrand Rapids · Public Elementary74% Math proficiency · 453 students
- 283Blandford SchoolGrand Rapids · Public Middle74.5% Math proficiency · 60 students
- 382Northern Hills Middle SchoolGrand Rapids · Public Middle70% Math proficiency · 515 students
- 482East Grand Rapids High SchoolGrand Rapids · Public High73% Math proficiency · 908 students
- 581Knapp Forest Elementary SchoolGrand Rapids · Public Elementary74% Math proficiency · 520 students
- 681East Grand Rapids Middle SchoolGrand Rapids · Public Middle70% Math proficiency · 710 students
- 781Wealthy SchoolGrand Rapids · Public Elementary74% Math proficiency · 462 students
- 881Northern High SchoolGrand Rapids · Public High67% Math proficiency · 1,088 students
- 980Pine Ridge Elementary SchoolGrand Rapids · Public Elementary73% Math proficiency · 472 students
- 1080Breton Downs SchoolGrand Rapids · Public Elementary72% Math proficiency · 451 students
- 1179Central High SchoolGrand Rapids · Public High65% Math proficiency · 999 students
- 1279Collins Elementary SchoolGrand Rapids · Public Elementary77% Math proficiency · 356 students
- 1378Thornapple Elementary SchoolGrand Rapids · Public Elementary72% Math proficiency · 361 students
- 1476West Michigan Aviation AcademyGrand Rapids · Charter High62% Math proficiency · 600 students
- 1575Northern Trails 56 SchoolGrand Rapids · Public Middle62% Math proficiency · 520 students
- 1675City High Middle SchoolGrand Rapids · Public High69% Math proficiency · 955 students
- 1770Meadow Brook Elementary SchoolGrand Rapids · Public Elementary58% Math proficiency · 431 students
- 1867Orchard View Elementary SchoolGrand Rapids · Public Elementary58% Math proficiency · 439 students
- 1967Center for EconomicologyGrand Rapids · Public Middle44.5% Math proficiency · 60 students
- 2066West Oakview Elementary SchoolGrand Rapids · Public Elementary57% Math proficiency · 240 students
- 2165Kenowa Hills Central Elementary SchoolGrand Rapids · Public Elementary46% Math proficiency · 538 students
- 2265Highlands SchoolGrand Rapids · Public Middle52% Math proficiency · 445 students
- 2362Grandville Cummings Elementary SchoolGrand Rapids · Public Elementary57% Math proficiency · 366 students
- 2462Walker Charter AcademyGrand Rapids · Charter Elementary63% Math proficiency · 711 students
- 2561Discovery ElementaryGrand Rapids · Public Elementary66% Math proficiency · 674 students
- 2658North Oakview Elementary SchoolGrand Rapids · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 346 students
- 2757Northview High SchoolGrand Rapids · Public High40% Math proficiency · 1,078 students
- 2857North Park Montessori AcademyGrand Rapids · Public Elementary33% Math proficiency · 379 students
- 2956Grand Rapids Child Discovery CenterGrand Rapids · Charter Elementary42% Math proficiency · 287 students
- 3056Crossroads Middle SchoolGrand Rapids · Public Middle40% Math proficiency · 472 students
- 3152CA Frost Environmental Science Academy ElementaryGrand Rapids · Public Elementary44% Math proficiency · 476 students
- 3252Zinser Elementary SchoolGrand Rapids · Public Elementary37% Math proficiency · 443 students
- 3352Kenowa Hills High SchoolGrand Rapids · Public High32% Math proficiency · 876 students
- 3447Grand Rapids Public Museum HighGrand Rapids · Public High49.4% Free/reduced-price lunch · 267 students
- 3544Kenowa Hills Middle SchoolGrand Rapids · Public Middle30% Math proficiency · 634 students
- 3644Pinewood Middle SchoolGrand Rapids · Public Middle39% Math proficiency · 842 students
- 3743Endeavor ElementaryGrand Rapids · Public Elementary43% Math proficiency · 553 students
- 3840Brookwood ElementaryGrand Rapids · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 370 students
- 3940Glenwood ElementaryGrand Rapids · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 543 students
- 4038Meadowlawn ElementaryGrand Rapids · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 339 students
- 4138East Oakview Elementary SchoolGrand Rapids · Public Elementary27% Math proficiency · 371 students
- 4237Bowen ElementaryGrand Rapids · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 357 students
- 4337Challenger ElementaryGrand Rapids · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 413 students
- 4437Townline ElementaryGrand Rapids · Public Elementary37% Math proficiency · 320 students
- 4536Southwood ElementaryGrand Rapids · Public Elementary37% Math proficiency · 302 students
- 4636Knapp Charter AcademyGrand Rapids · Charter Elementary35% Math proficiency · 398 students
- 4735East Kentwood High SchoolGrand Rapids · Public High35% Math proficiency · 2,068 students
- 4834Coit Creative Arts AcademyGrand Rapids · Public Elementary27% Math proficiency · 246 students
- 4933Ridge Park Charter AcademyGrand Rapids · Charter Elementary38% Math proficiency · 507 students
- 5032Grand Rapids Montessori MiddleHighGrand Rapids · Public High10% Math proficiency · 184 students
- 5132Wellspring Preparatory High SchoolGrand Rapids · Charter High22% Math proficiency · 267 students
- 5232Grand Rapids Public Museum MiddleGrand Rapids · Public Middle32% Math proficiency · 175 students
- 5332Gerald Dawkins AcademyGrand Rapids · Charter Elementary96.7% Free/reduced-price lunch · 152 students
- 5431Crestwood Middle SchoolGrand Rapids · Public Middle27% Math proficiency · 700 students
- 5529Vista Charter AcademyGrand Rapids · Charter Elementary32% Math proficiency · 641 students
- 5628Aberdeen AcademyGrand Rapids · Public Elementary17% Math proficiency · 241 students
- 5728Grand River Preparatory High SchoolGrand Rapids · Charter High22% Math proficiency · 635 students
- 5827Valleywood Middle SchoolGrand Rapids · Public Middle18% Math proficiency · 541 students
- 5927Shawmut Hills SchoolGrand Rapids · Public Elementary22% Math proficiency · 267 students
- 6027Ridgemoor Park MontessoriGrand Rapids · Public Elementary5% Math proficiency · 131 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lakeside School Grand Rapids · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 83.6 Top 10% | 74% Math proficiency | 453 |
| 2 | Blandford School Grand Rapids · Middle · Grades 6–6 | Public | 82.5 Top 10% | 74.5% Math proficiency | 60 |
| 3 | Northern Hills Middle School Grand Rapids · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 81.9 Top 10% | 70% Math proficiency | 515 |
| 4 | East Grand Rapids High School Grand Rapids · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 81.8 Top 10% | 73% Math proficiency | 908 |
| 5 | Knapp Forest Elementary School Grand Rapids · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 81.4 Top 10% | 74% Math proficiency | 520 |
| 6 | East Grand Rapids Middle School Grand Rapids · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 81.0 Top 10% | 70% Math proficiency | 710 |
| 7 | Wealthy School Grand Rapids · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 80.8 Top 10% | 74% Math proficiency | 462 |
| 8 | Northern High School Grand Rapids · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 80.6 Top 10% | 67% Math proficiency | 1,088 |
| 9 | Pine Ridge Elementary School Grand Rapids · Elementary · Grades PK–4 | Public | 79.9 Top 10% | 73% Math proficiency | 472 |
| 10 | Breton Downs School Grand Rapids · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 79.6 Top 25% | 72% Math proficiency | 451 |
| 11 | Central High School Grand Rapids · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 79.2 Top 10% | 65% Math proficiency | 999 |
| 12 | Collins Elementary School Grand Rapids · Elementary · Grades PK–4 | Public | 78.5 Top 25% | 77% Math proficiency | 356 |
| 13 | Thornapple Elementary School Grand Rapids · Elementary · Grades PK–4 | Public | 78.0 Top 25% | 72% Math proficiency | 361 |
| 14 | West Michigan Aviation Academy Grand Rapids · High · Grades 9–12 | Charter | 76.1 Top 25% | 62% Math proficiency | 600 |
| 15 | Northern Trails 56 School Grand Rapids · Middle · Grades 5–6 | Public | 75.3 Top 25% | 62% Math proficiency | 520 |
| 16 | City High Middle School Grand Rapids · High · Grades 7–12 | Public | 74.7 Top 25% | 69% Math proficiency | 955 |
| 17 | Meadow Brook Elementary School Grand Rapids · Elementary · Grades K–4 | Public | 69.5 Top 25% | 58% Math proficiency | 431 |
| 18 | Orchard View Elementary School Grand Rapids · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 67.4 Top 50% | 58% Math proficiency | 439 |
| 19 | Center for Economicology Grand Rapids · Middle · Grades 6–6 | Public | 66.7 Top 50% | 44.5% Math proficiency | 60 |
| 20 | West Oakview Elementary School Grand Rapids · Elementary · Grades PK–4 | Public | 66.3 Top 50% | 57% Math proficiency | 240 |
| 21 | Kenowa Hills Central Elementary School Grand Rapids · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 64.9 Top 50% | 46% Math proficiency | 538 |
| 22 | Highlands School Grand Rapids · Middle · Grades 5–6 | Public | 64.5 Top 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 445 |
| 23 | Grandville Cummings Elementary School Grand Rapids · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 62.1 Top 50% | 57% Math proficiency | 366 |
| 24 | Walker Charter Academy Grand Rapids · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 62.1 Top 50% | 63% Math proficiency | 711 |
| 25 | Discovery Elementary Grand Rapids · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 60.7 Top 50% | 66% Math proficiency | 674 |
| 26 | North Oakview Elementary School Grand Rapids · Elementary · Grades PK–4 | Public | 57.8 Top 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 346 |
| 27 | Northview High School Grand Rapids · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 56.7 Top 50% | 40% Math proficiency | 1,078 |
| 28 | North Park Montessori Academy Grand Rapids · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 56.6 Top 50% | 33% Math proficiency | 379 |
| 29 | Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center Grand Rapids · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Charter | 55.6 Top 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 287 |
| 30 | Crossroads Middle School Grand Rapids · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 55.5 Top 50% | 40% Math proficiency | 472 |
| 31 | CA Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary Grand Rapids · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 52.2 Top 50% | 44% Math proficiency | 476 |
| 32 | Zinser Elementary School Grand Rapids · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 52.0 Top 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 443 |
| 33 | Kenowa Hills High School Grand Rapids · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 51.6 Top 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 876 |
| 34 | Grand Rapids Public Museum High Grand Rapids · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 46.9 Lower 50% | 49.4% Free/reduced-price lunch | 267 |
| 35 | Kenowa Hills Middle School Grand Rapids · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 44.0 Lower 50% | 30% Math proficiency | 634 |
| 36 | Pinewood Middle School Grand Rapids · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 44.0 Lower 50% | 39% Math proficiency | 842 |
| 37 | Endeavor Elementary Grand Rapids · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 42.7 Lower 50% | 43% Math proficiency | 553 |
| 38 | Brookwood Elementary Grand Rapids · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 39.8 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 370 |
| 39 | Glenwood Elementary Grand Rapids · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 39.7 Lower 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 543 |
| 40 | Meadowlawn Elementary Grand Rapids · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 38.4 Lower 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 339 |
| 41 | East Oakview Elementary School Grand Rapids · Elementary · Grades K–4 | Public | 37.9 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 371 |
| 42 | Bowen Elementary Grand Rapids · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 37.0 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 357 |
| 43 | Challenger Elementary Grand Rapids · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 36.9 Lower 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 413 |
| 44 | Townline Elementary Grand Rapids · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 36.7 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 320 |
| 45 | Southwood Elementary Grand Rapids · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 36.1 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 302 |
| 46 | Knapp Charter Academy Grand Rapids · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 35.5 Lower 50% | 35% Math proficiency | 398 |
| 47 | East Kentwood High School Grand Rapids · High · Grades 10–12 | Public | 35.3 Lower 50% | 35% Math proficiency | 2,068 |
| 48 | Coit Creative Arts Academy Grand Rapids · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 33.6 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 246 |
| 49 | Ridge Park Charter Academy Grand Rapids · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 32.6 Lower 50% | 38% Math proficiency | 507 |
| 50 | Grand Rapids Montessori MiddleHigh Grand Rapids · High · Grades 7–12 | Public | 32.1 Lower 50% | 10% Math proficiency | 184 |
| 51 | Wellspring Preparatory High School Grand Rapids · High · Grades 9–12 | Charter | 31.7 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 267 |
| 52 | Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle Grand Rapids · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 31.6 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 175 |
| 53 | Gerald Dawkins Academy Grand Rapids · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Charter | 31.5 Lower 50% | 96.7% Free/reduced-price lunch | 152 |
| 54 | Crestwood Middle School Grand Rapids · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 30.8 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 700 |
| 55 | Vista Charter Academy Grand Rapids · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 28.6 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 641 |
| 56 | Aberdeen Academy Grand Rapids · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 28.4 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 241 |
| 57 | Grand River Preparatory High School Grand Rapids · High · Grades 9–12 | Charter | 27.7 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 635 |
| 58 | Valleywood Middle School Grand Rapids · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 27.1 Lower 50% | 18% Math proficiency | 541 |
| 59 | Shawmut Hills School Grand Rapids · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 26.8 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 267 |
| 60 | Ridgemoor Park Montessori Grand Rapids · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 26.5 Lower 50% | 5% Math proficiency | 131 |
More ranked schools in Grand Rapids
Ranked 61 to 98 by Success Index (US).
- 61.Congress Elementary26.3
- 62.Sibley School25.7
- 63.Mulick Park Elementary School25.2
- 64.Southwest MiddleHigh Academia Bilingue23.3
- 65.Palmer School22.5
- 66.CA Frost Environmental Science Academy Middle High School22.1
- 67.New Branches Charter Academy21.6
- 68.Dickinson Academy20.7
- 69.Godwin Heights Middle School20.7
- 70.Union High School19.5
- 71.Sherwood Global Studies Academy19.4
- 72.West Kelloggsville School18.9
- 73.Gerald R Ford Academic Center18.6
- 74.Godwin Heights Senior High School18.4
- 75.River City Scholars Charter Academy18.3
- 76.North Godwin Elementary School18.2
- 77.Westwood Middle School17.8
- 78.Brookside Elementary17.5
- 79.Southwest Elementary Academia Bilingue17.5
- 80.Central Kelloggsville Elementary17.4
- 81.Innovation Central High16.7
- 82.Riverside Middle School16.6
- 83.Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy16.5
- 84.Harrison Park Academy16.1
- 85.Ottawa Hills High School16.1
- 86.Southeast Kelloggsville School15.9
- 87.Burton Elementary15.5
- 88.NexTech High School15.2
- 89.Buchanan Elementary12.8
- 90.Kelloggsville Middle School12.1
- 91.KenOSha Park Elementary11.9
- 92.William C Abney Academy Elementary11.1
- 93.Alger Middle School10.9
- 94.Campus Elementary10.6
- 95.Cesar E Chavez Elementary10.6
- 96.Burton Middle School10.0
- 97.Martin Luther King Leadership Academy9.2
- 98.Kent Hills Elementary7.5
Other schools in Grand Rapids
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrollment, or a school type that is not scored.
67.0
John Ball Park Zoo School
Grand Rapids · Public middle · Grades 6–6
58 students
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East Kentwood Freshman Campus
Grand Rapids · Public other · Grades 9–9
742 students
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Excel Charter Academy
Grand Rapids · Charter other · Grades PK–12
791 students
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Grand Rapids Montessori Academy
Grand Rapids · Public other · Grades PK–12
297 students
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Hope Academy of West Michigan
Grand Rapids · Charter other · Grades PK–12
284 students
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MySchoolKent
Grand Rapids · Public high · Grades 6–12
0 students
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Shared Time
Grand Rapids · Public other · Grades K–12
0 students
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West MI Academy of Environmental Science
Grand Rapids · Charter other · Grades PK–12
666 students
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Grand Rapids?
Lakeside School is the highest-ranked school in Grand Rapids with a Success Index (US) of 83.6 out of 100 (Top 10% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Grand Rapids?
Grand Rapids has 106 schools (60 elementary, 19 middle, 21 high, 6 other) educating 46,381 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Grand Rapids?
The median Enrollment across schools in Grand Rapids is 379. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.