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Charter Elementary Schools in Grand Rapids, MI

Grand Rapids has 15 public charter schools offering elementary grades (K–5) in the 2024–25 federal data. Compare the reported facts below.

Charter elementary schools
15
Reported students
6,707
Median students per teacher
14.2
Virtual schools
1

2024–25 reported data: enrollment for 15 of 15 schools; student–teacher ratios for 15; format for 15. Missing values are excluded from totals and medians. Students per teacher is not class size.Sources and limitations.

Compare charter elementary schools in Grand Rapids

SchoolGrades
Excel Charter AcademyElementaryMiddleHighPre-K–12
Gerald Dawkins AcademyElementaryK–5
Grand Rapids Child Discovery CenterElementaryK–5
Hope Academy of West MichiganElementaryMiddleHighPre-K–12
Knapp Charter AcademyElementaryMiddleK–8
Lighthouse Academy South CampusElementaryMiddleHighLighthouse AcademyK–12
Lighthouse Academy WaalkesElementaryMiddleHighLighthouse AcademyK–12
New Branches Charter AcademyElementaryMiddleK–8
PrepNet Virtual AcademyElementaryMiddleHighVirtualK–12
Ridge Park Charter AcademyElementaryMiddleK–8
River City Scholars Charter AcademyElementaryMiddleK–8
Vista Charter AcademyElementaryMiddleK–8
Walker Charter AcademyElementaryMiddleK–8
West MI Academy of Environmental ScienceElementaryMiddleHighPre-K–12
William C Abney Academy ElementaryElementaryMiddleWilliam C. Abney AcademyK–6

About this charter elementary school list

Schools are included when their reported grade span overlaps K–5. This factual list does not rank school quality or show current seat availability. Confirm grades, programs, and admissions directly with each school.

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Charter elementary school questions for Grand Rapids

How many charter elementary schools are in Grand Rapids?

The 2024–25 federal data identifies 15 public charter schools offering elementary grades in Grand Rapids.

What grades are included in this charter elementary school list?

This list includes schools whose reported grade span overlaps K–5. Some schools also serve students outside that range, so review each school’s full grade span.

How can I compare charter elementary schools near Grand Rapids?

Compare reported grade spans, enrollment, students per teacher, and format in the table. Open a school page for its address, phone number, map, and nearby options.

Which is the best charter elementary school in Grand Rapids?

This directory does not rank schools. Families should compare current programs, admissions, commute, performance information, and student needs directly with each school.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25 school year. How this data works.