Best Public Charter Schools in 49505 (Grand Rapids, MI) (2026)

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Best 49505 Michigan Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 284 students in 49505, MI.

The top-ranked public charter school in 49505, MI is Wellspring Preparatory High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public charter school in zipcode 49505 have an score of 25% (versus the Michigan public charter school average of 21%), and score of 55% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in 49505, MI have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Michigan public charter schools.

Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public charter school average of 68% (majority Black).

Best 49505, MI Public Charter Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Wellspring Preparatory High School

Charter School

(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
:

Top 50%

1031 Page St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 235-9500

Gr: 9-12 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%

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49505, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Creston Community School (Closed 2014)

1720 Plainfield Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2424

Gr: 9-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 90%

Creston High School (Closed 2014)

1720 Plainfield Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2424

Gr: 9-12 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 83%

Grand Rapids Technical High School (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

1625 Leonard St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-3150

Gr: Inquire with school | 25 students Minority enrollment: 79%

Lighthouse Academy Street Johns (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

2355 Knapp St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 361-5227

Gr: K-12

Northeast Middle School (Closed 2007)

1400 Fuller Avenue Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2818

Gr: 6-8 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%

Riverside Elementary School (Closed 2004)

2420 Coit Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 771-2955

Gr: K-5 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%

St. John's Home School (Closed 2023)

Special Education School

72355 Knapp Street Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 361-522

Gr: K-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 36%

Special Ed Interim Alternative School (Closed 2010)

Special Education School

1625 Leonard St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-3232

Gr: Inquire with school | 11 students

W. Mi Academy For Hospitality Science (Closed 2004)

1625 Leonard Street Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 771-3150

Gr: 9-12 | 60 students Minority enrollment: 70%

Wellerwood Early Childhood Center (Closed 2014)

Special Education School

800 Wellerwood St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-3522

Gr: PK-K

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 49505, MI?

The top-ranked public charter schools in 49505, MI include Wellspring Preparatory High School.

How many public charter schools are located in 49505?

1 public charter schools are located in 49505.

What is the racial composition of students in 49505?

49505 public charter schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public charter schools average of 68% (majority Black).