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Best 49507 Michigan Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 3,283 students in 49507, MI.
The top-ranked public schools in 49507, MI are Gerald R Ford Academic Center, Covenant High School Grand Rapids and Southeast Career Pathways. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 49507 have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 49507, MI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Best 49507, MI Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gerald R Ford Academic Center
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
851 Madison Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2640
Gr: PK-8 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Covenant High School Grand Rapids
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
50 Antoine St Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 364-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
Southeast Career Pathways
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1356 Jefferson Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-3082
Gr: 9-12 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #44.
Burton Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2133 Buchanan Ave Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2262
Gr: PK-5 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
River City Scholars Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
944 Evergreen St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 248-3390
Gr: K-8 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Hope Academy Of West Michigan
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
240 Brown St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 301-8458
Gr: PK-12 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #77.
Buchanan Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1775 Buchanan Ave Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2252
Gr: PK-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Dickinson Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
448 Dickinson St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2505
Gr: PK-8 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #99.
Alger Middle School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
921 Alger St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-6200
Gr: 6-8 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1010.
Brookside Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2505 Madison Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2242
Gr: PK-5 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1111.
Burton Middle School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2133 Buchanan Ave Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2269
Gr: 6-8 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Gerald Dawkins Academy
Charter School
1050 Fisk St Se, Ste 1
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 schools in 49507, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in 49507, MI include Gerald R Ford Academic Center, Covenant High School Grand Rapids and Southeast Career Pathways.
How many public schools are located in 49507?
12 public schools are located in 49507.
What is the racial composition of students in 49507?
49507 public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).

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