For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 398 students in 49525, MI.
The top-ranked public charter school in 49525, MI is Knapp Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 49525 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Michigan public charter school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in 49525, MI have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public charter school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 49525, MI Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Knapp Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1759 Leffingwell Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 364-1100
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 364-1100
Gr: K-8 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
49525, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Cbot School (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
864 Crahen Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 819-2740
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 819-2740
Gr: 12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 49525, MI?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 49525, MI include Knapp Charter Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 49525?
1 public charter schools are located in 49525.
What is the racial composition of students in 49525?
49525 public charter schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public charter schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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