For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 507 students in 49546, MI.
The top ranked public charter school in 49546, MI is Ridge Park Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 49546 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Michigan public charter school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in 49546, MI have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Michigan public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public charter school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 49546, MI Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ridge Park Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4120 Camelot Ridge Dr Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 222-0093
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 222-0093
Grades: K-8
| 507 students
49546, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2555 Inverness Rd Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 819-2950
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 819-2950
Grades: K
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 49546, MI?
The top ranked public charter schools in 49546, MI include Ridge Park Charter Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 49546?
1 public charter schools are located in 49546.
What is the racial composition of students in 49546?
49546 public charter schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public charter schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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