Best High Schools in Ottawa County, MI

Ottawa County, MI has 34 high schools with 21,021 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Ottawa County score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Ottawa County don't meet expectations.

1. Jenison International Academy

B+

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Jenison Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 140 Students

2. Spring Lake High School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Spring Lake Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 788 Students

3. Black River Public School Middlehigh

B

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Black River Public School • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 546 Students

4. Mona Shores High School

B

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Mona Shores Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1268 Students

5. Jenison High School

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Jenison Public Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 1495 Students

6. Hudsonville High School

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hudsonville Public School District • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 1513 Students

7. Grandville High School

B-

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Grandville Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1767 Students

8. Allendale High School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Allendale Public Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 775 Students

9. West Ottawa High School Campus

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

West Ottawa Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2196 Students

10. Zeeland West High School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Zeeland Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 976 Students

Best Middle Schools in Ottawa County, MI

Ottawa County, MI has 25 middle schools with 14,001 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Ottawa County score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Ottawa County meet expectations.

1. Blandford School

A+

SchoolGrade

83%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Grand Rapids Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 • 60 Students

2. Spring Lake Intermediate School

A+

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Spring Lake Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 9 • 347 Students

3. Spring Lake Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Spring Lake Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 379 Students

4. Lakeshore Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Grand Haven Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 760 Students

5. White Pines Intermediate School

A-

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Grand Haven Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 762 Students

6. Jenison Junior High School

A-

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Jenison Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 752 Students

7. Baldwin Street Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hudsonville Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 844 Students

8. Riley Street Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hudsonville Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 687 Students

9. Saugatuck Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Saugatuck Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 190 Students

10. Cityside Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Zeeland Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 736 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Ottawa County, MI

Ottawa County, MI has 79 elementary schools with 28,016 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Ottawa County score 47% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Ottawa County meet expectations.

1. Holmes Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

83%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Spring Lake Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 419 Students

2. Rosy Mound School

A+

SchoolGrade

83%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Grand Haven Area Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 293 Students

3. Jeffers Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Spring Lake Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 367 Students

4. Robinson School

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Grand Haven Area Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 211 Students

5. Lakewood Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

West Ottawa Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 296 Students

6. El Puente Spanish Immersion

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Jenison Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 380 Students

7. New Groningen School

A

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Zeeland Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 549 Students

8. Bauerwood School

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Jenison Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 488 Students

9. Peach Plains School

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Grand Haven Area Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 328 Students

10. Lake Hills Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Grand Haven Area Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 273 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Ottawa County, MI

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Ottawa County, MI has a total population of 296,200 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 38% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Ottawa County, MI

63,944

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

93%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

38%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Ottawa County, MI.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

A+

7.37 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A-

2.35 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A+

5.02 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Ottawa County, MI.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Ottawa County, MI.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,052 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

73 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Ottawa County, MI Internet Health Assessment.

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Kent County, MI

  • Actual Test Scores: 36%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Allegan County, MI

  • Actual Test Scores: 36%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Muskegon County, MI

  • Actual Test Scores: 29%
  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Barry County, MI

  • Actual Test Scores: 36%
  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Newaygo County, MI

  • Actual Test Scores: 27%
  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Ionia County, MI

  • Actual Test Scores: 32%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Montcalm County, MI

  • Actual Test Scores: 30%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Eaton County, MI

  • Actual Test Scores: 31%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Clinton County, MI

  • Actual Test Scores: 37%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Gratiot County, MI

  • Actual Test Scores: 28%
  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations