2025 Best School Districts in Grand Rapids, Michigan
K-12 Schools
- City High Middle School
- Consistently ranked as one of the best high schools in Michigan
- International Baccalaureate (IB) program
- Forest Hills Central High School
- Strong academic and athletic programs
- Wide range of AP courses
- Blandford School
- Environmental education focus
- Unique sixth-grade program
- Ada Vista Elementary School
- Spanish immersion program
- Emphasis on global awareness
Colleges and Universities
- Grand Valley State University
- Large public university with multiple campuses
- Known for business, education, and health professions programs
- Calvin University
- Private Christian liberal arts college
- Strong in sciences and humanities
- Aquinas College
- Catholic liberal arts college
- Known for its sustainable business program
