Best charter schools in Grand Rapids (2025)
Publicly funded charter schools. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 13 schools in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Michigan.
- 176West Michigan Aviation AcademyGrand Rapids · Charter High62% Math proficiency · 600 students
- 262Walker Charter AcademyGrand Rapids · Charter Elementary63% Math proficiency · 711 students
- 356Grand Rapids Child Discovery CenterGrand Rapids · Charter Elementary42% Math proficiency · 287 students
- 436Knapp Charter AcademyGrand Rapids · Charter Elementary35% Math proficiency · 398 students
- 533Ridge Park Charter AcademyGrand Rapids · Charter Elementary38% Math proficiency · 507 students
- 632Wellspring Preparatory High SchoolGrand Rapids · Charter High22% Math proficiency · 267 students
- 732Gerald Dawkins AcademyGrand Rapids · Charter Elementary96.7% Free/reduced-price lunch · 152 students
- 829Vista Charter AcademyGrand Rapids · Charter Elementary32% Math proficiency · 641 students
- 928Grand River Preparatory High SchoolGrand Rapids · Charter High22% Math proficiency · 635 students
- 1022New Branches Charter AcademyGrand Rapids · Charter Elementary17% Math proficiency · 345 students
- 1118River City Scholars Charter AcademyGrand Rapids · Charter Elementary12% Math proficiency · 286 students
- 1215NexTech High SchoolGrand Rapids · Charter High5% Math proficiency · 144 students
- 1311William C Abney Academy ElementaryGrand Rapids · Charter Elementary12% Math proficiency · 273 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Michigan Aviation Academy Grand Rapids · High · Grades 9–12 | Charter | 76.1 Top 25% | 62% Math proficiency | 600 |
| 2 | Walker Charter Academy Grand Rapids · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 62.1 Top 50% | 63% Math proficiency | 711 |
| 3 | Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center Grand Rapids · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Charter | 55.6 Top 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 287 |
| 4 | Knapp Charter Academy Grand Rapids · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 35.5 Lower 50% | 35% Math proficiency | 398 |
| 5 | Ridge Park Charter Academy Grand Rapids · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 32.6 Lower 50% | 38% Math proficiency | 507 |
| 6 | Wellspring Preparatory High School Grand Rapids · High · Grades 9–12 | Charter | 31.7 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 267 |
| 7 | Gerald Dawkins Academy Grand Rapids · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Charter | 31.5 Lower 50% | 96.7% Free/reduced-price lunch | 152 |
| 8 | Vista Charter Academy Grand Rapids · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 28.6 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 641 |
| 9 | Grand River Preparatory High School Grand Rapids · High · Grades 9–12 | Charter | 27.7 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 635 |
| 10 | New Branches Charter Academy Grand Rapids · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 21.6 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 345 |
| 11 | River City Scholars Charter Academy Grand Rapids · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 18.3 Lower 50% | 12% Math proficiency | 286 |
| 12 | NexTech High School Grand Rapids · High · Grades 9–12 | Charter | 15.2 Lower 50% | 5% Math proficiency | 144 |
| 13 | William C Abney Academy Elementary Grand Rapids · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Charter | 11.1 Lower 50% | 12% Math proficiency | 273 |
West Michigan Aviation Academy in Grand Rapids leads the 2025 list of charter schools in Grand Rapids with a Success Index (US) of 76.1. Of the 13 schools shown, 13 are charter.
For the full picture see the wider Michigan charter schools rankings, every school on the Grand Rapids page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best charter school in Grand Rapids?
West Michigan Aviation Academy in Grand Rapids, Michigan ranks first among charter schools in Grand Rapids with a Success Index (US) of 76.1 out of 100 (Enrollment: 600).
How are charter schools in Grand Rapids ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.