| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Center Public Schools | Byron Center | 10/10 Excellent · 99th pct | 4,443 | 6 | PK–12 | 1 |
| East Grand Rapids Public School District | Grand Rapids | 10/10 Excellent · 99th pct | 2,946 | 5 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Caledonia Community Schools | Alto | 10/10 Excellent · 98th pct | 4,613 | 10 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Forest Hills Public Schools | Ada | 10/10 Excellent · 98th pct | 9,201 | 18 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Rockford Public Schools | Belmont | 10/10 Excellent · 96th pct | 7,719 | 14 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Lowell Area Schools | Lowell | 10/10 Excellent · 95th pct | 3,498 | 7 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Grandville Public Schools | Grandville | 9/10 Excellent · 88th pct | 5,521 | 10 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Greenville Public Schools | Gowen | 8/10 Good · 77th pct | 3,601 | 7 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Sparta Area Schools | Sparta | 7/10 Good · 65th pct | 2,433 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Cedar Springs Public Schools | Cedar Springs | 7/10 Good · 63rd pct | 3,202 | 7 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Kenowa Hills Public Schools | Grand Rapids | 6/10 Average · 58th pct | 3,010 | 6 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Kentwood Public Schools | Grand Rapids | 6/10 Average · 57th pct | 9,357 | 16 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Kent City Community Schools | Kent City | 6/10 Average · 51st pct | 1,291 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Tri County Area Schools | Sand Lake | 5/10 Average · 43rd pct | 1,719 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Godwin Heights Public Schools | GRAND RAPIDS | 2/10 Poor · 15th pct | 2,026 | 5 | PK–12 | 0 |
| Wyoming Public Schools | Wyoming | 2/10 Poor · 14th pct | 3,916 | 8 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Grand Rapids Public Schools | Grand Rapids | 2/10 Poor · 12th pct | 13,787 | 51 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Kelloggsville Public Schools | Grand Rapids | 1/10 Poor · 6th pct | 2,272 | 7 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Comstock Park Public Schools | Comstock Park | Not rated | 1,776 | 5 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Kent County compares
Together they enroll 86,331 students across 194 schools. The largest is Grand Rapids Public Schools with 13,787 students. Districts here average 6.7/10, above the Michigan average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 10/10. 1 of the 19 districts has no state assessment data and is shown as Not rated.
School Districts in Kent County, Michigan
Kent County has 19 public school districts covering 28 zip codes. The top-rated district in Kent County is Byron Center Public Schools (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Michigan. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Kent County, MI?
19 school districts serve zip codes in Kent County, MI. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Kent County, MI?
Of the districts serving Kent County, Byron Center Public Schools has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 99th percentile among Michigan school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Michigan reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Michigan and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Michigan only, never across state lines.