For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 669 students in 49534, MI.
The top ranked public charter school in 49534, MI is West Mi Academy Of Environmental Science. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 49534 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Michigan public charter school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in 49534, MI have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Michigan public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public charter school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 49534, MI Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Mi Academy Of Environmental Science
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4463 Leonard St Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49534
(616) 791-7454
Grand Rapids, MI 49534
(616) 791-7454
Grades: PK-12
| 669 students
49534, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4211 3 Mile Rd Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49534
(616) 254-8156
Grand Rapids, MI 49534
(616) 254-8156
Grades: PK
| n/a students
3971 Richmond St Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49534
(616) 647-0910
Grand Rapids, MI 49534
(616) 647-0910
Grades: PK
| n/a students
3971 Richmond Ct Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49534
(616) 791-9757
Grand Rapids, MI 49534
(616) 791-9757
Grades: K-4
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 49534, MI?
The top ranked public charter schools in 49534, MI include West Mi Academy Of Environmental Science.
How many public charter schools are located in 49534?
1 public charter schools are located in 49534.
What is the racial composition of students in 49534?
49534 public charter schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public charter schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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