Best Schools in Ottawa County, MI
Ottawa County, MI has 143 public schools (28 high, 22 middle, 81 elementary) serving 63,858 students. On average they score 52% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in Ottawa County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Ottawa County, MI
The top high schools in Ottawa County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Spring Lake High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spring Lake Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 788 Students
2. Black River Public School Middlehigh
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Black River Public School • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 546 Students
3. Jenison High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jenison Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1495 Students
4. Hudsonville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hudsonville Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1513 Students
5. Grand Haven High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grand Haven Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1732 Students
6. Grandville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grandville Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1767 Students
7. Zeeland West High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Zeeland Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 976 Students
8. Zeeland East High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Zeeland Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 973 Students
9. Jenison International Academy
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jenison Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 140 Students
10. Coopersville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Coopersville Area Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 888 Students
Best Middle Schools in Ottawa County, MI
The top middle schools in Ottawa County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Spring Lake Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spring Lake Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 379 Students
2. Spring Lake Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spring Lake Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 9 • 347 Students
3. Lakeshore Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grand Haven Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 760 Students
4. Baldwin Street Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hudsonville Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 844 Students
5. Jenison Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jenison Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 752 Students
6. Saugatuck Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Saugatuck Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 190 Students
7. Riley Street Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hudsonville Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 687 Students
8. White Pines Intermediate School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grand Haven Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 762 Students
9. Cityside Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Zeeland Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 736 Students
10. Allendale Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Allendale Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 554 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Ottawa County, MI
The top elementary schools in Ottawa County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Forest Grove Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hudsonville Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 263 Students
2. Rosy Mound School
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Projected Test Scores
Grand Haven Area Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 293 Students
3. Bauer Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hudsonville Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 421 Students
4. Holmes Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spring Lake Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 419 Students
5. Jeffers Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spring Lake Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 367 Students
6. Park Elemementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hudsonville Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 379 Students
7. Walden Green Montessori
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Projected Test Scores
Walden Green Montessori • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 232 Students
8. Peach Plains School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grand Haven Area Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 328 Students
9. El Puente Spanish Immersion
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jenison Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 380 Students
10. Lakewood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Ottawa Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 296 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
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 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
7.37 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.35 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Ottawa County, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Ottawa County, MI
How many schools are in Ottawa County, MI?
Ottawa County, MI has 143 public schools: 28 high schools, 22 middle schools and 81 elementary schools, serving 63,858 students in total.
How do schools in Ottawa County perform on state tests?
On average, 143 schools in Ottawa County score 52% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in Ottawa County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Ottawa County?
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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- Projected: 36%
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- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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Cities, towns and school districts in Ottawa County
10 places in Ottawa County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (10)
- Holland (24)
- Hudsonville (14)
- Zeeland (14)
- Grand Haven (12)
- Jenison (9)
- Spring Lake (8)
- Allendale (7)
- Coopersville (6)
- Jamestown (1)
- West Olive (1)
School districts (10)
- Grand Haven Area Public Schools (13 schools)
- Hudsonville Public School District (13 schools)
- West Ottawa Public School District (13 schools)
- Zeeland Public Schools (12 schools)
- Jenison Public Schools (11 schools)
- Holland City School District (7 schools)
- Allendale Public Schools (6 schools)
- Coopersville Area Public School District (6 schools)
- Spring Lake Public Schools (6 schools)
- Ottawa Area ISD (3 schools)