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College Success Award
These are some of the best public high schools in Grand Rapids at preparing students for success in college. The College Success Award recognizes schools that do an exemplary job getting students to enroll in and stick with college, including those that excel at serving students from low-income families.
Districts
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Grand Rapids Public Schools
13,787 students | GRAND RAPIDS, MI
Grades PK, K-12 | 53 schools -
Berrien Springs Public Schools
4,352 students | BERRIEN SPRINGS, MI
Grades PK, K-12 | 24 schools -
Kentwood Public Schools
9,357 students | GRAND RAPIDS, MI
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 18 schools -
Forest Hills Public Schools
9,201 students | GRAND RAPIDS, MI
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 18 schools -
Kent Independent School District
3,324 students | GRAND RAPIDS, MI
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 14 schools -
Grandville Public Schools
5,521 students | GRANDVILLE, MI
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 10 schools -
Kelloggsville Public Schools
2,272 students | GRAND RAPIDS, MI
Grades PK, K-12 | 8 schools -
Northview Public Schools
3,061 students | GRAND RAPIDS, MI
Grades PK, K-12 | 8 schools -
Kenowa Hills Public Schools
3,010 students | GRAND RAPIDS, MI
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 7 schools -
East Grand Rapids Public Schools
2,946 students | GRAND RAPIDS, MI
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 6 schools -
Godwin Heights Public Schools
2,026 students | GRAND RAPIDS, MI
Grades PK, K-12 | 5 schools
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Reviews From Schools in Grand Rapids
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Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
September 04, 2025
Caring staff. Some classrooms can be a little chaotic and unruly, but Behavior Support staff helps.
Review for
River City Scholars Charter Academy
Parent / Guardian
September 02, 2025
Very welcoming environment everyone feels like family treated with kindness and respect!
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Mulick Park Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
August 23, 2025
It's hard for me to articulate how much this school has meant to our son and family. He attended from 1st grade through 8th grade. It's an incredibly special community of awesome staff, involved and... More
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Stepping Stones Montessori School