For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,079 students in the neighborhood of Northview, Grand Rapids, MI.
The top-ranked public schools in Northview are Northview Next Learning Center, Crossroads Middle School and Northview High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Northview, Grand Rapids, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Northview, Grand Rapids, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northview Next Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5365 Plainfield Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 361-7396
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 361-7396
Gr: 9-12 | 136 students Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Crossroads Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4400 Ambrose Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 361-3430
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 361-3430
Gr: 7-8 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Northview High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4451 Hunsberger Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 363-4857
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 363-4857
Gr: 9-12 | 1,078 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Highlands School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4645 Chandy Dr Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 361-3440
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 361-3440
Gr: 5-6 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Northview, Grand Rapids, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Northview, Grand Rapids, MI include Northview Next Learning Center, Crossroads Middle School and Northview High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Northview, Grand Rapids?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Northview, Grand Rapids.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Northview, Grand Rapids?
the neighborhood of Northview, Grand Rapids public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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