For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 55 students in the neighborhood of John Ball Park, Grand Rapids, MI.
The top-ranked public school in John Ball Park is John Ball Park Zoo School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of John Ball Park, Grand Rapids, MI public school have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of John Ball Park, Grand Rapids, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
John Ball Park Zoo School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1300 Fulton St W
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3344
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3344
Gr: 6 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of John Ball Park, Grand Rapids, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of John Ball Park, Grand Rapids, MI include John Ball Park Zoo School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of John Ball Park, Grand Rapids?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of John Ball Park, Grand Rapids.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of John Ball Park, Grand Rapids?
the neighborhood of John Ball Park, Grand Rapids public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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