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Driving Schools in Grand Rapids, Michigan: A 2026 Guide
6 driving schools listed in Grand Rapids, MI, how to check a school is licensed in Michigan, and what the state requires of new drivers.
If you or your teen is learning to drive in Grand Rapids, MI, you have options: we list 6 driving schools in the city, across ZIP codes 49508, 49512, 49525 and 49534. Here is how to narrow them down, starting with the one check that matters most: a valid state license.
Grand Rapids is in Kent County, where we list 12 driving schools in all. You can browse the whole county.
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A state license is the simplest proof that a school meets Michigan's standards for instructors, vehicles and lessons. Without it, the hours you pay for may not count, and your insurer may turn down the certificate.
In Michigan, driving schools are licensed through the Michigan Department of State.
- Search Michigan’s official driving school list or lookup for the school’s name.
- Match the name, address and any license number with what the school gives you.
- Ask the school for its license number. A licensed school will tell you right away.
- Segment 1 (teens): at least 24 classroom hours, 6 hours behind the wheel and 4 hours of observation. (source)
- Segment 2: at least 6 more classroom hours after the Level 1 license. Both segments use Department-supplied certificates. (source)
Rules change, so confirm the details with the Michigan Department of State before you enroll.
Grand Rapids driving schools in our directory
Below are all 6 Grand Rapids schools on RoadVerified. Open a listing to see the license number and where the record came from.
- Century Driving School3665 28th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512From public business listings; not yet matched to the state list, so check its license
- Courtesy Driving School4151 Remembrance Rd NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49534From public business listings; not yet matched to the state list, so check its license
- Main Street Driving School2090 Celebration Dr NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525From public business listings; not yet matched to the state list, so check its license
- Sears Driving School3099 28th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512From public business listings; not yet matched to the state list, so check its license
- The Rite Way Driving School1001 33rd St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508From public business listings; not yet matched to the state list, so check its license
- Official Driving School2035 28th St SE Ste Q, Grand Rapids, MI 49508From public business listings; not yet matched to the state list, so check its license
Looking further afield? Browse every other Michigan listing in our Michigan driving school directory.
- What is your state license number, and does it match the state list?
- Are all of your instructors licensed or certified?
- What exactly is included: classroom hours, behind-the-wheel hours, road test help?
- What is the total price and the refund policy, in writing?
- Will I get a certificate of completion, and can my insurer verify it?
Walk away if a school will not give you a license number, or offers a certificate without the full training.
FAQ
How many driving schools are in Grand Rapids, MI?
Our directory lists 6 driving schools with an address in Grand Rapids as of October 2026.
Who licenses driving schools in Michigan?
Our research points to the Michigan Department of State (www.michigan.gov/sos).
About RoadVerified
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