For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,437 students in 49546, MI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 49546, MI are Goodwillie Environmental School, Thornapple Elementary School and Pine Ridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø elementary schools in zipcode 49546 have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 49546, MI have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best 49546, MI ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Goodwillie Environmental School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8400 2 Mile Rd Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 493-8633
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 493-8633
Grades: 5-6
| 104 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Thornapple Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6932 Bridgewater Dr Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 493-8920
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 493-8920
Grades: PK-4
| 387 students
Rank: #33.
Pine Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3250 Redford Dr Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 493-8910
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 493-8910
Grades: PK-4
| 475 students
Rank: #44.
Meadow Brook Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1450 Forest Hill Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 493-8740
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 493-8740
Grades: K-4
| 445 students
Rank: #55.
Collins Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4368 Heather Ln Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 493-8900
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 493-8900
Grades: PK-4
| 375 students
Rank: #66.
Ridge Park Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 39% | 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
Rank: #77.
Ridgemoor Park Montessori
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2555 Inverness Rd Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 819-5321
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 819-5321
Grades: PK-6
| 144 students
49546, Michigan ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø 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 elementary schools in 49546, MI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 49546, MI include Goodwillie Environmental School, Thornapple Elementary School and Pine Ridge Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 49546?
7 public elementary schools are located in 49546.
What is the racial composition of students in 49546?
49546 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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