Grand Rapids Public Schools

Headquartered at 1331 Martin Luther King Jr. St. SE in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Grand Rapids Public Schools operates as a primary educational anchor within a vibrant, midsize city setting. As an open, traditional public school district, it delivers a comprehensive learning continuum spanning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade across 48 active school campuses throughout the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood metropolitan area. The district's broad operational scope ensures accessible, tuition-free public education designed to support early childhood development, foundational literacy and numeracy, and college- or career-ready secondary pathways.

During the 2024–2025 academic year, the district enrolled 13,692 students, reflecting a rich, multicultural student body comprised primarily of Hispanic, Black, White, and multiracial learners. To foster an enriching and well-supported learning environment, Grand Rapids Public Schools maintains a total workforce of over 4,634 full-time equivalent staff members. This dedicated team includes approximately 1,679 FTE classroom teachers, 156 instructional aides, and nearly 2,800 specialized support personnel. This substantial infrastructure highlights the district's capacity to provide low student-to-teacher engagement, tailored instructional interventions, and strong wraparound services to meet the diverse needs of its community.