Learn more about Kent County
Kent County, Michigan offers an energetic and well-rounded lifestyle that combines urban sophistication with natural beauty and small-town charm. Anchored by Grand Rapids, the county’s largest city, the area is known for its thriving arts scene, craft breweries, and diverse dining options, as well as a strong sense of community pride. Beyond the city, the county’s smaller towns and rural areas—like Lowell, Rockford, and Byron Center—provide a quieter pace of life surrounded by parks, rivers, and scenic countryside. This mix of settings makes Kent County appealing to those who value both activity and tranquility.
Life in Kent County is enriched by year-round events, outdoor recreation, and a deep appreciation for local culture. Residents can explore miles of trails, enjoy waterfront activities on the Grand River, or take part in festivals that celebrate art, food, and music. The area also benefits from a strong economy, excellent schools, and a focus on sustainability and community development. With its blend of opportunity, creativity, and natural beauty, Kent County offers a vibrant and balanced Michigan lifestyle.
Schools In The Area
Browse local schools, complete with ratings and contact info.
Knapp Forest Elementary School
616-493-8980
public
KG-5
Eastern High School
616-493-8830
public
9-12
Eastern Middle School
616-493-8850
public
6-8
Collins Elementary School
616-493-8900
public
KG-4
Goodwillie Environmental School
616-493-8633
public
5-6
North Park Montessori Academy
616-819-2848
public
PK-8
Aberdeen Academy
616-819-2868
public
PK-8
Northview Next Career Center
616-361-7396
public
9-12
Northview Next Learning Center
616-361-7396
public
9-12
Cannonsburg Elementary School
616-863-6344
public
KG-5
Northern High School
616-493-8600
public
9-12
Northview High School
616-363-4857
public
9-12
Rockford High School
616-863-6030
public
10-12
Central Woodlands 5/6 School
616-493-8790
public
5-6
Wellspring Preparatory High School
616-235-9500
public
9-12
Mill Creek Middle School
616-254-5100
public
6-8
Central Middle School
616-493-8750
public
7-8
Rockford Spanish Immersion
616-863-6374
public
KG-5
West Oakview Elementary School
616-361-3470
public
PK-4
Roguewood Elementary School
616-863-6374
public
KG-5
Knapp Charter Academy
616-364-1100
public
KG-8
Highlands School
616-361-3440
public
5-6
Orchard View Elementary School
616-493-8930
public
KG-5
East Oakview Elementary School
616-361-3460
public
KG-4
Crestwood Elementary School
616-863-6346
public
KG-5
Northern Hills Middle School
616-493-8650
public
7-8
Northern Trails 5/6 School
616-493-8990
public
5-6
Belmont Elementary School
616-863-6362
public
KG-5
Riverside Middle School
616-819-2969
public
6-8
North Oakview Elementary School
616-361-3450
public
PK-4
Crossroads Middle School
616-361-3430
public
7-8
Rockford Christian School
616-574-6400
private
PK-8
Website
Rockford Freshman Center
616-863-6348
public
9-9
Website
Assumption Blessed Virgin Mary School
616-361-5483
private
PK-8
Website
Lighthouse Academy the Pier
616-304-8537
public
9-12
Website
All Saints Academy Middle School
616-363-7725
private
3-8
Website
Lighthouse Academy Waalkes
616-304-8537
public
KG-12
Website
Plymouth Christian School
616-454-9481
private
KG-12
Website
North Pointe Christian Schools
616-942-0363
private
PK-12
Website
Kent Independent School District Deaf and Hard of Hearing
616-410-4990
public
PK-12
Website
Kent Education Centerbeltline
616-410-4760
public
9-12
Website
Myschoolkent
616-447-5680
public
6-12
Website
Kent Career Tech Center
616-364-8421
public
9-12
Website
Forest Hills Transition Center
616-493-8685
public
12-12
Website
Eastside Christian School
616-942-2939
private
PK-8
Website
Lincoln School
616-410-4700
public
KG-12
Website
Northpointe Christian School
616-363-4869
private
PK-12
Website
Lincoln Developmental Center
616-410-4800
public
KG-12
Website
North Park Montessori Academy
616-819-2848
public
PK-8
Aberdeen Academy
616-819-2868
public
PK-8
West Oakview Elementary School
616-361-3470
public
PK-4
North Oakview Elementary School
616-361-3450
public
PK-4
Rockford Christian School
616-574-6400
private
PK-8
Website
Assumption Blessed Virgin Mary School
616-361-5483
private
PK-8
Website
North Pointe Christian Schools
616-942-0363
private
PK-12
Website
Kent Independent School District Deaf and Hard of Hearing
616-410-4990
public
PK-12
Website
Eastside Christian School
616-942-2939
private
PK-8
Website
Northpointe Christian School
616-363-4869
private
PK-12
Website
Knapp Forest Elementary School
616-493-8980
public
KG-5
Collins Elementary School
616-493-8900
public
KG-4
North Park Montessori Academy
616-819-2848
public
PK-8
Aberdeen Academy
616-819-2868
public
PK-8
Cannonsburg Elementary School
616-863-6344
public
KG-5
Rockford Spanish Immersion
616-863-6374
public
KG-5
West Oakview Elementary School
616-361-3470
public
PK-4
Roguewood Elementary School
616-863-6374
public
KG-5
Knapp Charter Academy
616-364-1100
public
KG-8
Orchard View Elementary School
616-493-8930
public
KG-5
East Oakview Elementary School
616-361-3460
public
KG-4
Crestwood Elementary School
616-863-6346
public
KG-5
Belmont Elementary School
616-863-6362
public
KG-5
North Oakview Elementary School
616-361-3450
public
PK-4
Rockford Christian School
616-574-6400
private
PK-8
Website
Assumption Blessed Virgin Mary School
616-361-5483
private
PK-8
Website
All Saints Academy Middle School
616-363-7725
private
3-8
Website
Lighthouse Academy Waalkes
616-304-8537
public
KG-12
Website
Plymouth Christian School
616-454-9481
private
KG-12
Website
North Pointe Christian Schools
616-942-0363
private
PK-12
Website
Kent Independent School District Deaf and Hard of Hearing
616-410-4990
public
PK-12
Website
Eastside Christian School
616-942-2939
private
PK-8
Website
Lincoln School
616-410-4700
public
KG-12
Website
Northpointe Christian School
616-363-4869
private
PK-12
Website
Lincoln Developmental Center
616-410-4800
public
KG-12
Website
Eastern Middle School
616-493-8850
public
6-8
Goodwillie Environmental School
616-493-8633
public
5-6
North Park Montessori Academy
616-819-2848
public
PK-8
Aberdeen Academy
616-819-2868
public
PK-8
Central Woodlands 5/6 School
616-493-8790
public
5-6
Mill Creek Middle School
616-254-5100
public
6-8
Central Middle School
616-493-8750
public
7-8
Knapp Charter Academy
616-364-1100
public
KG-8
Highlands School
616-361-3440
public
5-6
Northern Hills Middle School
616-493-8650
public
7-8
Northern Trails 5/6 School
616-493-8990
public
5-6
Riverside Middle School
616-819-2969
public
6-8
Crossroads Middle School
616-361-3430
public
7-8
Rockford Christian School
616-574-6400
private
PK-8
Website
Rockford Freshman Center
616-863-6348
public
9-9
Website
Assumption Blessed Virgin Mary School
616-361-5483
private
PK-8
Website
All Saints Academy Middle School
616-363-7725
private
3-8
Website
Lighthouse Academy Waalkes
616-304-8537
public
KG-12
Website
Plymouth Christian School
616-454-9481
private
KG-12
Website
North Pointe Christian Schools
616-942-0363
private
PK-12
Website
Kent Independent School District Deaf and Hard of Hearing
616-410-4990
public
PK-12
Website
Myschoolkent
616-447-5680
public
6-12
Website
Eastside Christian School
616-942-2939
private
PK-8
Website
Lincoln School
616-410-4700
public
KG-12
Website
Northpointe Christian School
616-363-4869
private
PK-12
Website
Lincoln Developmental Center
616-410-4800
public
KG-12
Website
Eastern High School
616-493-8830
public
9-12
Northview Next Career Center
616-361-7396
public
9-12
Northview Next Learning Center
616-361-7396
public
9-12
Northern High School
616-493-8600
public
9-12
Northview High School
616-363-4857
public
9-12
Rockford High School
616-863-6030
public
10-12
Wellspring Preparatory High School
616-235-9500
public
9-12
Lighthouse Academy the Pier
616-304-8537
public
9-12
Website
Lighthouse Academy Waalkes
616-304-8537
public
KG-12
Website
Plymouth Christian School
616-454-9481
private
KG-12
Website
North Pointe Christian Schools
616-942-0363
private
PK-12
Website
Kent Independent School District Deaf and Hard of Hearing
616-410-4990
public
PK-12
Website
Kent Education Centerbeltline
616-410-4760
public
9-12
Website
Myschoolkent
616-447-5680
public
6-12
Website
Kent Career Tech Center
616-364-8421
public
9-12
Website
Forest Hills Transition Center
616-493-8685
public
12-12
Website
Lincoln School
616-410-4700
public
KG-12
Website
Northpointe Christian School
616-363-4869
private
PK-12
Website
Lincoln Developmental Center
616-410-4800
public
KG-12
Website
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