For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 940 students in 49507, MI.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 49507, MI are Covenant High School Grand Rapids, River City Scholars Charter Academy and Hope Academy Of West Michigan. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 49507 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Michigan public charter school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in 49507, MI have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public charter school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 49507, MI Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Covenant High School Grand Rapids
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
50 Antoine St Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 364-2000
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 364-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
River City Scholars Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
944 Evergreen St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 248-3390
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 248-3390
Gr: K-8 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Hope Academy Of West Michigan
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
240 Brown St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 301-8458
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 301-8458
Gr: PK-12 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: n/an/a
Gerald Dawkins Academy
Charter School
1050 Fisk St Se, Ste 1
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(517) 281-8626
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(517) 281-8626
Gr: K-5 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 49507, MI?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 49507, MI include Covenant High School Grand Rapids, River City Scholars Charter Academy and Hope Academy Of West Michigan.
How many public charter schools are located in 49507?
4 public charter schools are located in 49507.
What is the racial composition of students in 49507?
49507 public charter schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public charter schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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