For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 123 students in the neighborhood of North East Citizens Action, Grand Rapids, MI.
The top-ranked public elementary school in North East Citizens Action is Lighthouse Academy Waalkes. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of North East Citizens Action, Grand Rapids, MI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of North East Citizens Action, Grand Rapids, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lighthouse Academy Waalkes
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1501 Cedar St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 304-8537
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 304-8537
Gr: K-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of North East Citizens Action, Grand Rapids, MI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of North East Citizens Action, Grand Rapids, MI include Lighthouse Academy Waalkes.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of North East Citizens Action, Grand Rapids?
4 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of North East Citizens Action, Grand Rapids.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of North East Citizens Action, Grand Rapids?
the neighborhood of North East Citizens Action, Grand Rapids public elementary schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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