For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 359 students in 49508, MI.
The top-ranked public charter school in 49508, MI is New Branches Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 49508 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Michigan public charter school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in 49508, MI have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public charter school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 49508, MI Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Branches Charter Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3662 Poinsettia Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 243-6221
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 243-6221
Gr: K-8 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
49508, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Grand Rapids Oral Deaf (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1353 Van Auken St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 819-5706
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 819-5706
Gr: PK-K
Ken-o-sha Diagnostic Center (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
1353 Van Auken St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 819-2685
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 819-2685
Gr: K-12
Kenosha Home Community (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1353 Van Auken St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 819-2505
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 819-2505
Gr: PK-K
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 49508, MI?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 49508, MI include New Branches Charter Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 49508?
1 public charter schools are located in 49508.
What is the racial composition of students in 49508?
49508 public charter schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public charter schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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