For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,303 students in the neighborhood of Creston, Grand Rapids, MI.
The top-ranked public high schools in Creston are City High Middle School and Wellspring Preparatory High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Creston, Grand Rapids, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 48% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Creston, Grand Rapids, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is City High Middle School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Creston, Grand Rapids, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
City High Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1720 Plainfield Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2380
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2380
Gr: 7-12 | 955 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Wellspring Preparatory High School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1031 Page St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 235-9500
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 235-9500
Gr: 9-12 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Creston, Grand Rapids, MI?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Creston, Grand Rapids, MI include City High Middle School and Wellspring Preparatory High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Creston, Grand Rapids?
2 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Creston, Grand Rapids.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Creston, Grand Rapids?
the neighborhood of Creston, Grand Rapids public high schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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