Ada
Strong schools draw families here
Walkability 6.1/10·Schools 8.5/10
This compact three-acre plat sits just 17 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, making it easy to slip into the city without feeling trapped there. The amended blocks along Ada Drive, Bradfield Street, Rix Street, and Thornapple Avenue create a small, walkable grid—Leonard Field is a five-minute walk away, and you've got 24 restaurants and a grocery store within a mile, which means dinner or a quick errand doesn't require much planning. The Forest Hills Public Schools district serves the area, and if you're drawn to water, the Ada-Grand River Launch sits less than a mile away for launching a kayak or canoe. Downtown and Gerald R. Ford Airport are both under 20 minutes by car, so commuting or catching a flight stays manageable without eating up your whole morning.
Why people love it here
Ada Elementary School
- Elementary — 0.2 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 4 rated schools in district
Very walkable
- Unnamed bike_path: 4 min walk
- 22 places within a 10 min walk
Notable nearby
Based on 6 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 10/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Frequently asked about Ada
- What schools serve Ada?
- Ada is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Ada Elementary School (10/10).
- Is Ada walkable?
- Ada scores 6.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.