2020 Best Schools in KentwoodAbout this List

Northern High School

• Forest Hills Public Schools, MI
• 9-12
• 73 reviews

Alum: Forest Hills Northern preaches inclusivity and diversity and it’s really great how close you can get to your peers throughout the 4 years you attend this high school. If you get active and join clubs or sports it’s a really great way to make new friends. Of course, like many other high schools, there’s still the drama and the cliques. That all depends on who you choose to be in your life. I love the friends I made in this school and wouldn’t want to go to any other!
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• A+

• 1,117 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Central High School

• Forest Hills Public Schools, MI
• 9-12
• 135 reviews

Alum: The teachers genuinely cared about students and their well-being. When a student's life was sadly cut short, the faculty was very supportive to those students who were impacted. This school offers many AP classes taught by knowledgeable teachers to help students prepare themselves for college curriculum. Lastly, the school has a unique culture that aims to include everyone in sports, clubs, or academics.
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• A+

• 1,258 Students
• 21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Meadow Brook Elementary School

• Forest Hills Public Schools, MI
• K-4

• A+

• 491 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Collins Elementary School

• Forest Hills Public Schools, MI
• K-4

• A+

• 382 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Northern Hills Middle School

• Forest Hills Public Schools, MI
• 7-8
• 4 reviews

High School Senior: My favorite experiences were in my Challenge classes, both history and language arts. I was really able to bond with my classmates and a few of my teachers over more in depth curriculums.
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• A

• 591 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Central Woodlands School

• Forest Hills Public Schools, MI
• 5-6

• A

• 530 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Northern Trails School

• Forest Hills Public Schools, MI
• 5-6

• A

• 554 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Pine Ridge Elementary School

• Forest Hills Public Schools, MI
• K-4

• A

• 499 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Discovery Elementary School

• Kentwood Public Schools, MI
• K-5

• A

• 547 Students
• 21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

East Kentwood High School

• Kentwood Public Schools, MI
• 9-12
• 544 reviews

Alum: East Kentwood is the best place to go to school! The diversity is unmatched by other surrounding schools. EK prepares you for the real world by encouraging students to be leaders and by providing students with the necessary tools to be successful wherever their future may take them. The staff truly care about the students and actively make an effort to connect with students and build personal relationships. I feel that EK has prepared me to be a successful college student, and has taught me lessons that will extend far beyond my years in school.
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• A

• 1,945 Students
• 21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Caledonia Elementary School

• Caledonia Community Schools, MI
• K-5

• A

• 409 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Kettle Lake Elementary School

• Caledonia Community Schools, MI
• K-5

• A-

• 427 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Dutton Elementary School

• Caledonia Community Schools, MI
• K-5

• A-

• 312 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Grand River Preparatory High School

• Public School
• Grand Rapids, MI
• 9-12
• 197 reviews

Junior: I walked into my high school on the first day feeling like I was surrounded by family. Throughout my time here, I have been introduced to teachers who will do everything they possibly can to ensure that their students are cared for and classes that have been challenging yet incredibly rewarding. I have been offered so many AP classes that have helped me prepare for college education programs in addition to learning how to be responsible with my schoolwork. The sports available here have also enabled me to build strong relationships with my teammates as well as learn how to properly exhibit good sportsmanship. Coming to GRP has been the greatest decision I have ever made in my life.
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• A-

• 617 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Paris Ridge Elementary School

• Caledonia Community Schools, MI
• K-5
• 1 review

Parent: The teachers and staff are amazing. I love all the activities they do to keep students engaged. The layout of the school is unlike any other elementary school I’ve been in; they utilize pods outside of the classrooms for learning activities.
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• A-

• 411 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Caledonia High School

• Caledonia Community Schools, MI
• 9-12
• 294 reviews

Senior: It is a very safe, great school with plenty of opportunities, sports, clubs, and groups. The extracurricular activities are very diverse and leave no student the ability to say there is nothing that suits their interests. The teachers and staff are phenomenal, hard-working, considerate, and express great interest in their students and jobs. Each teacher also has their own unique and special personality, and none of them are bad qualities. As the years go by, the school is increasing immensely in population and diversity is skyrocketing, moving away from a predominantly white population with more minorities attending the school as well as the district. Overall, I have loved going to this school, but it occasionally lacks organization in administration and is now instating a lot of interesting and unnecessary rules for no apparent gain. However, it is still a grand school with a lot of resources and potential and history.
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• A-

• 1,479 Students
• 22:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Emmons Lake Elementary School

• Caledonia Community Schools, MI
• K-5
• 1 review

Middle School Student: I went there thru 1st grade to 5th grade. I had an amazing expirience there. The teachers were amazing! The food was good. In 5th grade you have to switch classrooms in the morning! The field trips are very fun😊 Even though i didnt have a lot of friends cause they were brats. I will always go there and visit.
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• A-

• 434 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Duncan Lake Middle School

• Caledonia Community Schools, MI
• 6-8

• A-

• 482 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Explorer Elementary School

• Kentwood Public Schools, MI
• K-5
• 1 review

Niche User: Great community. Everyone is always looking out for the students.
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• A-

• 508 Students
• 21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Glenwood Elementary School

• Kentwood Public Schools, MI
• K-5

• A-

• 302 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Kraft Meadows Middle School

• Caledonia Community Schools, MI
• 6-8
• 2 reviews

Freshman: I am a freshman who recently just graduated from kraft they have amazing clubs and I love the school culture that they have set up for the school all the students are actively hanging out and they have very funny pep rally’s that bring the schools together. There is little diversity in race but there are some kids that are out and proud everyone excepts them.
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• A-

• 590 Students
• 21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Endeavor Elementary School

• Kentwood Public Schools, MI
• K-5

• A-

• 564 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Pinewood Middle School

• Kentwood Public Schools, MI
• 6-8

• B+

• 784 Students
• 23:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Southwood Elementary School

• Kentwood Public Schools, MI
• K-5

• B+

• 336 Students
• 23:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Crestwood Middle School

• Kentwood Public Schools, MI
• 6-8
• 9 reviews

High School Senior: EK has got me on track for my career like I have never imagined
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• B+

• 654 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio