For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 1,300 students in 49548, MI.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 49548, MI are Grand River Preparatory High School and Vista Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 49548 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Michigan public charter school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in 49548, MI have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public charter school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 49548, MI Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grand River Preparatory High School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
650 52nd St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 261-1800
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 261-1800
Gr: 9-12 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #22.
Vista Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
711 32nd St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 246-6920
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 246-6920
Gr: K-8 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
49548, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Godwin Heights Autism Program Middle School (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
111 36th St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 252-2084
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 252-2084
Gr: 4-8
Pine Rest Kentwood Public Schools (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
6945 Madison Ave Se, 6945 Madi
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 281-6363
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 281-6363
Gr: 1-12
Rocket Learning Lab (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
23 Jean St Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 531-7433
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 531-7433
Gr: 9-12 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 52:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
28 Bellevue St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 252-2020
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 252-2020
Gr: K-6
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 49548, MI?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 49548, MI include Grand River Preparatory High School and Vista Charter Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 49548?
2 public charter schools are located in 49548.
What is the racial composition of students in 49548?
49548 public charter schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public charter schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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