For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 983 students in the neighborhood of Walker Center, Grand Rapids, MI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Walker Center are Kenowa Hills Central Elementary School and Zinser Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Walker Center, Grand Rapids, MI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Walker Center, Grand Rapids, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kenowa Hills Central Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4252 3 Mile Rd Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49534
(616) 453-6351
Grand Rapids, MI 49534
(616) 453-6351
Grades: K-5
| 551 students
Rank: #22.
Zinser Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3949 Leonard St Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49534
(616) 453-2461
Grand Rapids, MI 49534
(616) 453-2461
Grades: K-5
| 440 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Walker Center, Grand Rapids, MI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Walker Center, Grand Rapids, MI include Kenowa Hills Central Elementary School and Zinser Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Walker Center, Grand Rapids?
2 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Walker Center, Grand Rapids.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Walker Center, Grand Rapids?
the neighborhood of Walker Center, Grand Rapids public elementary schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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