Grand River Academy

Grand River Academy is an active, open independent charter district located at 28111 8 Mile Road in Livonia, Michigan. Nestled within the greater Detroit-Warren-Dearborn metropolitan area, this small-city charter district operates a single school dedicated to serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. For the 2024–2025 academic context, the academy maintains an enrollment of 727 students—comprising 388 female and 339 male learners—offering a focused K–8 educational track that prepares young scholars for high school and beyond.

To foster a supportive learning environment, the district maintains a robust workforce of approximately 155 full-time equivalent staff members. This team includes over 81 full-time equivalent teachers, 7 instructional aides, and 66 dedicated support staff, ensuring that students receive well-rounded academic, emotional, and operational guidance throughout their foundational school years. Reflecting the vibrant diversity of its surrounding community, Grand River Academy serves a student body predominantly composed of Black students (573), alongside multiracial (90), Hispanic (28), Asian (18), and White (18) learners, making it a vital educational center in Southeast Michigan for families and educational researchers alike.