For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 2,959 students in 49507, MI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 49507, MI are Gerald R Ford Academic Center, Burton Elementary School and River City Scholars Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 49507 have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 49507, MI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best 49507, MI Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gerald R Ford Academic Center
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
851 Madison Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2640
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2640
Gr: PK-8 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Burton Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2133 Buchanan Ave Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2262
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2262
Gr: PK-5 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
River City Scholars Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
944 Evergreen St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 248-3390
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 248-3390
Gr: K-8 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Hope Academy Of West Michigan
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
240 Brown St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 301-8458
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 301-8458
Gr: PK-12 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #55.
Buchanan Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1775 Buchanan Ave Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2252
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2252
Gr: PK-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Dickinson Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
448 Dickinson St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2505
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2505
Gr: PK-8 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Alger Middle School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
921 Alger St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-6200
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-6200
Gr: 6-8 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #88.
Brookside Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2505 Madison Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2242
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2242
Gr: PK-5 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #99.
Burton Middle School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2133 Buchanan Ave Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2269
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2269
Gr: 6-8 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Gerald Dawkins Academy
Charter School
1050 Fisk St Se, Ste 1
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(517) 281-8626
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(517) 281-8626
Gr: K-5 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 49507, MI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 49507, MI include Gerald R Ford Academic Center, Burton Elementary School and River City Scholars Charter Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in 49507?
10 public elementary schools are located in 49507.
What is the racial composition of students in 49507?
49507 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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