📊 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 →
All 17 Rated Districts in Kent County, MI
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County 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 | Caledonia Community Schools | Caledonia | 10/10 Excellent | 98th |
| #4 | Forest Hills Public Schools | Grand Rapids | 10/10 Excellent | 98th |
| #5 | Rockford Public Schools | Rockford | 10/10 Excellent | 96th |
| #6 | Lowell Area Schools | Lowell | 10/10 Excellent | 95th |
| #7 | Grandville Public Schools | Grandville | 9/10 Excellent | 88th |
| #8 | Sparta Area Schools | Sparta | 7/10 Good | 65th |
| #9 | Cedar Springs Public Schools | Cedar Springs | 7/10 Good | 63rd |
| #10 | Kenowa Hills Public Schools | Grand Rapids | 6/10 Average | 58th |
| #11 | Kentwood Public Schools | Grand Rapids | 6/10 Average | 57th |
| #12 | Kent City Community Schools | Kent City | 6/10 Average | 51st |
| #13 | Tri County Area Schools | Sand Lake | 5/10 Average | 43rd |
| #14 | Godwin Heights Public Schools | Grand Rapids | 2/10 Poor | 15th |
| #15 | Wyoming Public Schools | Wyoming | 2/10 Poor | 14th |
| #16 | Grand Rapids Public Schools | Grand Rapids | 2/10 Poor | 12th |
| #17 | Kelloggsville Public Schools | Grand Rapids | 1/10 Poor | 6th |
Best School Districts in Kent County, Michigan (2026)
This page lists the 17 public school districts headquartered in Kent County, Michigan that have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating, scored using EDFacts 2021–22 state assessment data. The county rank is simply their order here; the state percentile compares each district with every rated district in Michigan, which is how the 1–10 rating is set. Ratings are not comparable with districts in other states.
Districts are placed in the county of their NCES directory listing. A district's boundaries can cross county lines, and a home in Kent County may be served by a district headquartered next door — search your address or zip code to confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in Kent County, Michigan? ▼
Among the 17 rated districts in Kent County, Michigan, 2 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).
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 (EDFacts 2021–22), percentile-ranked against all rated districts in Michigan and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.