For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,199 students in 49534, MI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 49534, MI are Blandford School, Grandville Cummings Elementary School and Kenowa Hills Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 49534 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 49534, MI have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best 49534, MI Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Blandford School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3143 Milo St Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49534
(616) 819-2555
Grand Rapids, MI 49534
(616) 819-2555
Gr: 6 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Grandville Cummings Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4261 Schoolcraft St Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49534
(616) 254-6040
Grand Rapids, MI 49534
(616) 254-6040
Gr: PK-6 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Kenowa Hills Central Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4252 3 Mile Rd Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49534
(616) 453-6351
Grand Rapids, MI 49534
(616) 453-6351
Gr: K-5 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Zinser Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3949 Leonard St Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49534
(616) 453-2461
Grand Rapids, MI 49534
(616) 453-2461
Gr: K-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #55.
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
Gr: PK-12 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
49534, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4211 3 Mile Rd Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49534
(616) 254-8156
Grand Rapids, MI 49534
(616) 254-8156
Gr: PK
3971 Richmond St Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49534
(616) 647-0910
Grand Rapids, MI 49534
(616) 647-0910
Gr: PK
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 49534, MI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 49534, MI include Blandford School, Grandville Cummings Elementary School and Kenowa Hills Central Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 49534?
5 public elementary schools are located in 49534.
What is the racial composition of students in 49534?
49534 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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