Best Schools in 49423, MI
49423, MI has 39 public schools (8 high, 6 middle, 21 elementary) serving 17,552 students. On average they score 48% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in 49423 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 49423, MI
The top high schools in 49423, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Black River Public School Middlehigh
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Black River Public School • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 546 Students
2. Saugatuck High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Saugatuck Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 259 Students
3. Zeeland West High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Zeeland Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 976 Students
4. Zeeland East High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Zeeland Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 973 Students
5. Hamilton High School
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Projected Test Scores
Hamilton Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 781 Students
6. West Ottawa High School Campus
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Ottawa Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2196 Students
7. Holland High School
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Projected Test Scores
Holland City School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 962 Students
8. Holland Virtual Tech High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Holland City School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 42 Students
Best Middle Schools in 49423, MI
The top middle schools in 49423, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Saugatuck Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Saugatuck Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 190 Students
2. Cityside Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Zeeland Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 736 Students
3. Hamilton Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Hamilton Community Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 719 Students
4. Creekside Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Zeeland Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 604 Students
5. Macatawa Bay Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Ottawa Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 646 Students
6. Holland Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Holland City School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 583 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 49423, MI
The top elementary schools in 49423, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lakewood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Ottawa Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 296 Students
2. Douglas Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Saugatuck Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 353 Students
3. Hamilton Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamilton Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 355 Students
4. New Groningen School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Zeeland Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 549 Students
5. Woodbridge Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Zeeland Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 398 Students
6. Adams Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Zeeland Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 377 Students
7. Bentheim Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Hamilton Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 214 Students
8. Blue Star Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Hamilton Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 219 Students
9. Black River Public School Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Black River Public School • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 395 Students
10. Vanderbilt Charter Academy
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Projected Test Scores
Vanderbilt Charter Academy • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 486 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 49423, MI
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
49423, MI has a total population of 46,827 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 37% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 49423, MI
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 49423, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.23 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.36 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.87 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 49423, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 49423, MI.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 49423, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 49423, MI
How many schools are in 49423, MI?
49423, MI has 39 public schools: 8 high schools, 6 middle schools and 21 elementary schools, serving 17,552 students in total.
How do schools in 49423 perform on state tests?
On average, 39 schools in 49423 score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in 49423 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 49423?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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