📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
40 Rated Districts in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI Metro Area
EDFacts 2021–22 · percentile among Michigan districts
| Metro Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Byron Center Public Schools | Byron Center | 10/10 Excellent | 99th |
| #2 | East Grand Rapids Public School District | Grand Rapids | 10/10 Excellent | 99th |
| #3 | Spring Lake Public Schools | Spring Lake | 10/10 Excellent | 99th |
| #4 | Caledonia Community Schools | Caledonia | 10/10 Excellent | 98th |
| #5 | Forest Hills Public Schools | Grand Rapids | 10/10 Excellent | 98th |
| #6 | Hudsonville Public School District | Hudsonville | 10/10 Excellent | 96th |
| #7 | Rockford Public Schools | Rockford | 10/10 Excellent | 96th |
| #8 | Grand Haven Area Public Schools | Grand Haven | 10/10 Excellent | 95th |
| #9 | Jenison Public Schools | Jenison | 10/10 Excellent | 95th |
| #10 | Lowell Area Schools | Lowell | 10/10 Excellent | 95th |
| #11 | Zeeland Public Schools | Zeeland | 10/10 Excellent | 90th |
| #12 | Grandville Public Schools | Grandville | 9/10 Excellent | 88th |
| #13 | Allendale Public School District | Allendale | 9/10 Excellent | 87th |
| #14 | Thornapple Kellogg School District | Middleville | 8/10 Good | 78th |
| #15 | Greenville Public Schools | Greenville | 8/10 Good | 77th |
| #16 | Saranac Community Schools | Saranac | 8/10 Good | 76th |
| #17 | Hastings Area School District | Hastings | 7/10 Good | 67th |
| #18 | Sparta Area Schools | Sparta | 7/10 Good | 65th |
| #19 | West Ottawa Public School District | Holland | 7/10 Good | 65th |
| #20 | Cedar Springs Public Schools | Cedar Springs | 7/10 Good | 63rd |
| #21 | Coopersville Public School District | Coopersville | 7/10 Good | 63rd |
| #22 | Lakewood Public Schools | Woodland | 7/10 Good | 62nd |
| #23 | Lakeview Community Schools | Lakeview | 6/10 Average | 59th |
| #24 | Portland Public School District | Portland | 6/10 Average | 59th |
| #25 | Kenowa Hills Public Schools | Grand Rapids | 6/10 Average | 58th |
| #26 | Kentwood Public Schools | Grand Rapids | 6/10 Average | 57th |
| #27 | Kent City Community Schools | Kent City | 6/10 Average | 51st |
| #28 | Vestaburg Community Schools | Vestaburg | 5/10 Average | 46th |
| #29 | Holland City School District | Holland | 5/10 Average | 44th |
| #30 | Tri County Area Schools | Sand Lake | 5/10 Average | 43rd |
| #31 | Ionia Public Schools | Ionia | 5/10 Average | 41st |
| #32 | Belding Area School District | Belding | 4/10 Below Average | 37th |
| #33 | Delton-Kellogg School District | Delton | 4/10 Below Average | 34th |
| #34 | Carson City-Crystal Area School District | Carson City | 3/10 Below Average | 26th |
| #35 | Montabella Community Schools | Blanchard | 3/10 Below Average | 22nd |
| #36 | Central Montcalm Public Schools | Stanton | 2/10 Poor | 17th |
| #37 | Godwin Heights Public Schools | Grand Rapids | 2/10 Poor | 15th |
| #38 | Wyoming Public Schools | Wyoming | 2/10 Poor | 14th |
| #39 | Grand Rapids Public Schools | Grand Rapids | 2/10 Poor | 12th |
| #40 | Kelloggsville Public Schools | Grand Rapids | 1/10 Poor | 6th |
Best School Districts in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI Metro Area (2026)
Counties are assigned to metropolitan areas using the U.S. Census Bureau's 2023 delineation, and each district is placed in the county of its NCES directory listing. Ratings come from EDFacts 2021–22 (Michigan) and are percentile-ranked within the district's own state. Always confirm your assignment by address.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metro area? ▼
Among the 40 rated districts in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metro area, 3 share the top position at 10/10 (Excellent), 99th percentile of Michigan districts on EDFacts 2021–22 reading and math proficiency: Byron Center Public Schools (Byron Center); East Grand Rapids Public School District (Grand Rapids); Spring Lake Public Schools (Spring Lake).
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments, percentile-ranked against all rated districts in its state and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.