Grand Rapids Area Elementary Schools
Grand Rapids is home to a diverse, highly-ranked school system. The local school system ranks in the top third in the country and in 2012, Forbes named Grand Rapids the number one best city to raise a family, and was listed again in 2014. The area is home to several school districts with a variety of elementary schools, each with the same objective of teaching, learning, and growing. The elementary schools in the area have high test scores, enrichment opportunities, and extracurricular activities to further promote learning.
Of the elementary schools in the Grand Rapids area, two rank in the 99th percentile overall for the state of Michigan, and several more sit at the top ranking in the 98th and 97th percentiles. The Grand Rapids elementary schools are focused on achieving advanced learning for high school and college success. The Grand Rapids Public School system has broadcasted their focus on building an early learning foundation to meet this goal. The officials and teachers associated with the elementary schools in the area are all invested in the same vision, and that is to work together, build unity, and focus on the growth and learning of the students.
Below we have the top five rated elementary schools in the Grand Rapids area, and a full list of all elementary schools in the area with links to the individual school websites and reviews.
Elementary Schools by Location in Grand Rapids Area
Bryon Center
www.bcpsk12.net
Brown Elementary (KG-5)
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Countryside Elementary (KG-5)
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Marshall Elementary (KG-5)
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Caledonia Elementary (KG-5)
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Dutton Elementary (KG-5)
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Emmons Lake Elementary (KG-5)
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Kettle Lake Elementary (KG-5)
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Paris Ridge Elementary (KG-5)
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Comstock Park
www.cppschools.com
Greenridge Elementary (P/KG, Early Childhood Special Education)
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Pine Island Elementary (3-5)
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Stoney Creek Elementary (KG-2)
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East Grand Rapids
www.egrps.org
Breton Downs Elementary (KG-5)
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Lakeside Elementary (KG-5)
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Wealthy Elementary (KG-5)
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Forest Hills
www.fhps.net
Ada Elementary (PK-4)
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Ada Vista Elementary (KG-4)
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Collins Elementary (KG-4)
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Knapp Forest Elementary (KG-6)
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Meadow Brook Elementary (KG-4)
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Orchard View Elementary (KG-6)
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Pine Ridge Elementary (KG-4)
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Thornapple Elementary (KG-4)
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Grand Rapids
www.grps.org
Aberdeen (KG-8)
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Brookside Elementary (KG-5)
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Buchanan Elementary (KG-5)
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Burton Elementary (KG-5)
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CA Frost Environmental Science Academy (PK-8)
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Campus Elementary (KG-5)
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Cesar E. Chavez Elementary (KG-5)
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Congress Elementary (KG-5)
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Dickinson Academy (PK-8)
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East Leonard Elementary (KG-5)
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Harrison Park Elementary (PK-8)
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KEC Oakleigh (PK-5)
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Mulick Elementary (KG-5)
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Palmer Elementary (KG-5)
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Sibley Elementary (KG-5)
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Grandville East Elementary (KG-6)
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Grandville Cummings Elementary (KG-6)
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Grandville Grand View Elementary (KG-6)
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Grandville South Elementary (KG-6)
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Grandville West Elementary (KG-6)
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Kenowa Hills
www.khps.org
Alpine Elementary (KG-5)
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Central Elementary (KG-5)
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Zinser Elementary (KG-5)
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Kent City
www.kentcityschools.org
Kent City Elementary (KG-5)
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Kentwood
www.kentwoodps.org
Bowen Elementary (KG-5)
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Brookwood Elementary (KG-5)
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Challenger Elementary (PK-5)
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Discovery Elementary (KG-5)
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Endeavor Elementary (KG-5)
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Explorer Elementary (KG-5)
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Glenwood Elementary (KG-5)
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Meadowlawn Elementary (KG-5)
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Southwood Elementary (KG-5)
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Townline Elementary (KG-5)
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Lowell
www.lowellschools.com/education/components/scrapbook/default.php?sectiondetailid=694&
Alto Elementary (PK-5)
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Bushnell Elementary (PK-1)
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Cherry Creek Elementary (2-5)
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Murray Lake Elementary (PK-5)
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Northview
www.nvps.net
East Oakview Elementary (KG-4)
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North Oakview Elementary (KG-4)
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West Oakview Elementary (KG-4)
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Rockford
www.rockfordschools.org
Belmont Elementary (KG-5)
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Cannonsburg Elementary (KG-5)
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Crestwood Elementary (KG-5)
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Lakes Elementary (KG-5)
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Meadow Ridge Elementary (KG-5)
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Parkside Elementary (KG-5)
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Roguewood Elementary (KG-5)
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Valley View Elementary (KG-5)
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Sparta
www.spartaschools.org
Appleview Elementary School (3-5)
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Ridgeview Elementary (KG-2)
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Gladiola Elementary (KG-4)
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Oriole Park Elementary (KG-4)
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Parkview Elementary (KG-4)
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West Elementary (KG-4)
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Sources:
MI School Data: www.mischooldata.org