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Best Elementary Schools in GRAND RAPIDS, MI
2026 List

Moonpreneur’s rating is based primarily on the STEM performance of the School using the Math Score of the School. We also take into account the Student teacher ratio, the review and rating by others. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Moonpreneur’s rating is based primarily on the STEM performance of the School using the Math Score of the School. We collect the data from government agencies and also take into account the Student teacher ratio, the review and rating by others.. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Best Elementary Schools in GRAND RAPIDS, MI
(2026 List)

Moonpreneur’s rating is based primarily on the STEM performance of the School using the Math Score of the School. We also take into account the Student teacher ratio, the review and rating by others. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Grand Rapids Public Schools serves approximately 9,550 elementary students across 37 schools in 2025–26, with a 16:1 student–teacher ratio and 81% minority enrollment—well above the Michigan average. To address persistent gaps, GRPS launched a bold regional literacy action plan, uniting business leaders, universities, and districts to raise third-grade reading by 5% annually over three years. Community literacy programs—like the “One Book, One City” initiative—support engagement citywide.Grand Rapids School District offers a stark contrast; its elementary schools average 70% math and 72% reading proficiency, ranking in Michigan’s top 5% and serving as a replicable success model. Through collaboration, data-driven interventions, and community investment, it is laying the groundwork for more equitable and better public schools in Grand Rapids, MI. The city also provides the best middle schools in Michigan. Read more

SCHOOL TYPE
GRADES
NUMBER OF STUDENTS
1000
STUDENT–TEACHER RATIO
25
MATH RATING
0%
SCHOOL TYPE
GRADES
NUMBER OF STUDENTS
1000
STUDENT–TEACHER RATIO
25
MATH RATING
0%