For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,320 students in 49544, MI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 49544, MI are Walker Charter Academy and Kenowa Hills Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 49544 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 49544, MI have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best 49544, MI Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Walker Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1801 3 Mile Rd Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49544
(616) 785-2700
Grand Rapids, MI 49544
(616) 785-2700
Gr: K-8 | 718 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Kenowa Hills Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3950 Hendershot Ave Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49544
(616) 785-3225
Grand Rapids, MI 49544
(616) 785-3225
Gr: 6-8 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
49544, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2396 Hillside Dr Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49544
(616) 363-3879
Grand Rapids, MI 49544
(616) 363-3879
Gr: K-4
9181 Kenowa Avenue Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49544
(616) 254-6170
Grand Rapids, MI 49544
(616) 254-6170
Gr: K-1 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 49544, MI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 49544, MI include Walker Charter Academy and Kenowa Hills Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 49544?
2 public elementary schools are located in 49544.
What is the racial composition of students in 49544?
49544 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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