For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 3,494 students in 49507, MI.
The top ranked public schools in 49507, MI are Link Learning Grand Rapids Alger Heights, Southeast Career Pathways and Covenant High School Grand Rapids. 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 34%), 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 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best 49507, MI Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Link Learning Grand Rapids Alger Heights
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2431 Eastern Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 244-3547
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 244-3547
Grades: 9-12
| 230 students
Rank: #22.
Southeast Career Pathways
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1356 Jefferson Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-3082
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-3082
Grades: 9-12
| 95 students
Rank: #33.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 228 students
Rank: #44.
Gerald R Ford Academic Center
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
851 Madison Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2640
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2640
Grades: PK-8
| 230 students
Rank: #55.
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
Grades: K-8
| 293 students
Rank: #66.
Hope Academy Of West Michigan
Charter School
(Math: 8% | 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
Grades: PK-12
| 314 students
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Buchanan Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1775 Buchanan Ave Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2252
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2252
Grades: PK-5
| 387 students
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Burton Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2133 Buchanan Ave Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2262
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2262
Grades: PK-5
| 380 students
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Dickinson Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
448 Dickinson St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2505
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2505
Grades: PK-8
| 228 students
Rank: #1010.
Alger Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
921 Alger St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-6200
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-6200
Grades: 6-8
| 358 students
Rank: #1111.
Brookside Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2505 Madison Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2242
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2242
Grades: PK-5
| 241 students
Rank: #1212.
Burton Middle School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2133 Buchanan Ave Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2269
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2269
Grades: 6-8
| 444 students
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
Grades: K-5
| 66 students
49507, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1010 Alexander St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2213
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2213
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
921 Alger Street Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2222
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2222
Grades: PK-6
| 283 students
Campau Park School (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
50 Antoine St Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2290
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2290
Grades: PK-5
| 207 students
851 Madison Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2640
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2640
Grades: 6-8
| 266 students
670 Burton Street Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 241-6300
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 241-6300
Grades: 9-12
| 74 students
670 Burton St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 241-6300
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 241-6300
Grades: K-5
| 96 students
670 Burton Street Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 241-6300
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 241-6300
Grades: 6-8
| 38 students
1356 Jefferson Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2666
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2666
Grades: K-5
| 236 students
Kentfields Community School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
811 Jefferson Street Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2301
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2301
Grades: Inquire with school
| 13 students
851 Madison Avenue Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2785
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2785
Grades: PK-6
| 218 students
944 Evergreen Street Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 771-2855
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 771-2855
Grades: K-6
| 252 students
Park School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1356 Jefferson Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2666
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2666
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
256 Alger Street
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 301-2810
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 301-2810
Grades: 6-8
| 136 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 49507, MI?
The top ranked public schools in 49507, MI include Link Learning Grand Rapids Alger Heights, Southeast Career Pathways and Covenant High School Grand Rapids.
How many public schools are located in 49507?
13 public schools are located in 49507.
What is the racial composition of students in 49507?
49507 public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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