For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 2,173 students in Allegan, MI.
The top-ranked public schools in Allegan, MI are Allegan Alternative High School, Outlook Academy Youth Home Campus and West Ward Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Allegan, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Allegan have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Allegan, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Allegan Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
550 5th St
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 673-5433
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 673-5433
Gr: 9-12 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Outlook Academy Youth Home Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2243 33rd St
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 512-7880
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 512-7880
Gr: 5-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
West Ward Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
630 Vernon St
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 673-7000
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 673-7000
Gr: K-5 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Dawson Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
125 Elm St
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 673-6925
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 673-6925
Gr: K-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
Le White Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3300 115th Ave
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 673-2241
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 673-2241
Gr: 6-8 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #66.
North Ward Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
440 River St
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 673-6003
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 673-6003
Gr: PK-K | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #77.
Outlook Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2879 116th Ave
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 512-7880
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 512-7880
Gr: 6-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #88.
Allegan High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1560 Lincoln Rd
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 673-7002
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 673-7002
Gr: 9-12 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #99.
Pine Trails Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2950 Center St
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 673-5379
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 673-5379
Gr: PK-5 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1010.
Hillside Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
212 Grove St
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 512-7900
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 512-7900
Gr: PK-12 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1111.
Allegan Online K12
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
550 5th St
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 673-5431
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 673-5431
Gr: K-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
Technical Center
Vocational School
2891 116th Ave
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 512-7800
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 512-7800
Gr: 11-12
Allegan, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Allegan County Technical Center Annex (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
2879 116th Ave
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 673-3121
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 673-3121
Gr: 9-12
Area Technical & Ed. Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
2891 116th Avenue
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 673-3121
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 673-3121
Gr: Inquire with school
550 Fifth Street
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 673-5379
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 673-5379
Gr: K-5 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Star Family Literacy Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
623 N 10th Street
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 512-7700
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 512-7700
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Allegan, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in Allegan, MI include Allegan Alternative High School, Outlook Academy Youth Home Campus and West Ward Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Allegan?
12 public schools are located in Allegan.
What is the racial composition of students in Allegan?
Allegan public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Allegan are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Allegan include: Le White Middle School vs. Dawson Elementary School, West Ward Elementary School vs. Dawson Elementary School, Pine Trails Elementary School vs. Dawson Elementary School
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