For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 928 students in the neighborhood of West Grand, Grand Rapids, MI.
The top-ranked public schools in West Grand are Nextech High School and Harrison Park Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of West Grand, Grand Rapids, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of West Grand, Grand Rapids, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nextech High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
801 Broadway Ave Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 458-4992
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 458-4992
Gr: 9-12 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Harrison Park Academy
(Math: 6% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1440 Davis Ave Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-2565
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-2565
Gr: PK-8 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of West Grand, Grand Rapids, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of West Grand, Grand Rapids, MI include Nextech High School and Harrison Park Academy.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of West Grand, Grand Rapids?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of West Grand, Grand Rapids.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of West Grand, Grand Rapids?
the neighborhood of West Grand, Grand Rapids public schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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