For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,307 students in 49505, MI (there are 6 private schools, serving 817 private students). 74% of all K-12 students in 49505, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in 49505, MI are City High Middle School, Center For Economicology and Wellspring Preparatory High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 49505 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 49505, MI have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best 49505, MI Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
City High Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1720 Plainfield Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2380
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2380
Gr: 7-12 | 955 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Center For Economicology
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1720 Plainfield Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2380
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2380
Gr: 6 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Wellspring Preparatory High School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1031 Page St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 235-9500
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 235-9500
Gr: 9-12 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #44.
Palmer School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
309 Palmer St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2929
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2929
Gr: PK-5 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #55.
Aberdeen Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
928 Aberdeen St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2868
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2868
Gr: PK-8 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #66.
Riverside Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
265 Eleanor St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2969
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2969
Gr: 6-8 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #77.
Kent Hills Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1445 Emerald Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2727
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2727
Gr: PK-5 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 49505, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in 49505, MI include City High Middle School, Center For Economicology and Wellspring Preparatory High School.
How many public schools are located in 49505?
7 public schools are located in 49505.
What percentage of students in 49505 go to public school?
74% of all K-12 students in 49505 are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 49505?
49505 public schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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