Top 10 Best Allegan County Public Schools (2022)
For the 2022 school year, there are 56 public schools serving 18,858 students in Allegan County, MI. Allegan County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Michigan.
The top ranked public schools in Allegan County, MI are Sycamore Elementary School, Dix Street Elementary School and Douglas Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Allegan County, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Michigan public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Allegan County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best Allegan County Public Schools (2022)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sycamore Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2163 142nd Ave
Dorr, MI 49323
(616) 681-9189
Dorr, MI 49323
(616) 681-9189
Grades: PK-5
| 282 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Dix Street Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
503 Dix St
Otsego, MI 49078
(269) 692-6099
Otsego, MI 49078
(269) 692-6099
Grades: PK-5
| 325 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Douglas Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
261 Randolph St
Douglas, MI 49406
(269) 857-2139
Douglas, MI 49406
(269) 857-2139
Grades: PK-5
| 364 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Dorr School
Math: 71% | Reading: 64%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4159 18th St
Dorr, MI 49323
(616) 681-9637
Dorr, MI 49323
(616) 681-9637
Grades: PK-5
| 553 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Washington Street Elementary School
Math: 62% | Reading: 68%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
538 Washington St
Otsego, MI 49078
(269) 692-6069
Otsego, MI 49078
(269) 692-6069
Grades: PK-5
| 429 students
Rank: #66.
Saugatuck High School
Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 Elizabeth St
Saugatuck, MI 49453
(269) 857-2133
Saugatuck, MI 49453
(269) 857-2133
Grades: 9-12
| 279 students
Rank: #77.
Paris Ridge Elementary School
Math: 59% | Reading: 69%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4690 Paris Ridge Ave Se
Caledonia, MI 49316
(616) 891-7033
Caledonia, MI 49316
(616) 891-7033
Grades: K-5
| 419 students
Rank: #88.
Bentheim Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4057 38th St
Hamilton, MI 49419
(269) 751-5335
Hamilton, MI 49419
(269) 751-5335
Grades: PK-4
| 262 students
Rank: #99.
Saugatuck Middle School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 Elizabeth St
Saugatuck, MI 49453
(269) 857-2133
Saugatuck, MI 49453
(269) 857-2133
Grades: 6-8
| 208 students
Rank: #1010.
Gilkey Elementary School
Math: 57% | Reading: 61%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
707 South Woodhams St
Plainwell, MI 49080
(269) 685-2424
Plainwell, MI 49080
(269) 685-2424
Grades: PK-5
| 442 students
Rank: #1111.
Blue Star Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3846 58th St
Holland, MI 49423
(269) 751-5630
Holland, MI 49423
(269) 751-5630
Grades: K-4
| 242 students
Rank: #1212.
Plainwell High School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
684 Starr Rd
Plainwell, MI 49080
(269) 685-9554
Plainwell, MI 49080
(269) 685-9554
Grades: 9-12
| 845 students
Rank: #1313.
Hopkins Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 61% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 Clark Street
Hopkins, MI 49328
(269) 793-7286
Hopkins, MI 49328
(269) 793-7286
Grades: PK-5
| 445 students
Rank: #1414.
Hamilton Middle School
Math: 56% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4845 136th Ave
Hamilton, MI 49419
(269) 751-4436
Hamilton, MI 49419
(269) 751-4436
Grades: K-12
| 798 students
Rank: #1515.
Rj Steeby School
Math: 61% | Reading: 56%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
435 East Superior St
Wayland, MI 49348
(269) 792-2281
Wayland, MI 49348
(269) 792-2281
Grades: 2-4
| 383 students
Rank: #1616.
Otsego Middle School
Math: 45% | Reading: 67%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
540 Washington St
Otsego, MI 49078
(269) 692-6199
Otsego, MI 49078
(269) 692-6199
Grades: 6-8
| 535 students
Rank: #1717.
Wayland Union Middle School
Math: 52% | Reading: 56%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
701 Wildcat Dr
Wayland, MI 49348
(269) 792-2306
Wayland, MI 49348
(269) 792-2306
Grades: 6-8
| 417 students
Rank: #1818.
Sandyview Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4317 46th St
Holland, MI 49423
(269) 751-5372
Holland, MI 49423
(269) 751-5372
Grades: PK-4
| 122 students
Rank: #1919.
870 East Superior St
Wayland, MI 49348
(269) 792-2254
Wayland, MI 49348
(269) 792-2254
Grades: 9-12
| 837 students
Rank: #2020.
Hamilton Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3472 Lincoln Rd
Hamilton, MI 49419
(269) 751-5413
Hamilton, MI 49419
(269) 751-5413
Grades: PK-4
| 386 students
Rank: #2121.
Hopkins High School
Magnet School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
333 South Clark St
Hopkins, MI 49328
(269) 793-7616
Hopkins, MI 49328
(269) 793-7616
Grades: 9-12
| 525 students
Rank: #2222.
Hamilton High School
Alternative School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4911 136th Ave
Hamilton, MI 49419
(269) 751-5185
Hamilton, MI 49419
(269) 751-5185
Grades: 9-12
| 815 students
Rank: #2323.
Pine Street Elementary School
Math: 57% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 Pine St
Wayland, MI 49348
(269) 792-1127
Wayland, MI 49348
(269) 792-1127
Grades: 5-6
| 428 students
Rank: #2424.
Otsego High School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
550 Washington St
Otsego, MI 49078
(269) 692-6166
Otsego, MI 49078
(269) 692-6166
Grades: 9-12
| 679 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Robert D Brandon Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1583 University St
Martin, MI 49070
(269) 672-7253
Martin, MI 49070
(269) 672-7253
Grades: PK-6
| 335 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
West Ward Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
630 Vernon St
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 673-7000
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 673-7000
Grades: PK-5
| 268 students
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Career Connections Academy
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
870 East Superior Street
Wayland, MI 49348
(269) 792-2254
Wayland, MI 49348
(269) 792-2254
Grades: 9-12
| 64 students
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
2243 33rd St
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 512-7880
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 512-7880
Grades: 5-12
| 18 students
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Pioneer Technical High School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4911 136th Ave
Hamilton, MI 49419
(269) 751-5185
Hamilton, MI 49419
(269) 751-5185
Grades: 6-12
| 32 students
Rank: #3030.
Plainwell Middle School
Math: 44% | Reading: 55%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
720 Brigham St
Plainwell, MI 49080
(269) 685-5813
Plainwell, MI 49080
(269) 685-5813
Grades: 6-8
| 626 students
Rank: #3131.
Hillside Learning Behavior Center
Special Education School
Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
212 Grove St
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 512-7900
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 512-7900
Grades: PK-12
| 113 students
Rank: #3232.
Hopkins Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 47% | Reading: 50%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
215 South Clark St
Hopkins, MI 49328
(269) 793-7407
Hopkins, MI 49328
(269) 793-7407
Grades: 6-8
| 405 students
Rank: #3333.
Starr Elementary School
Math: 46% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
601 School Dr
Plainwell, MI 49080
(269) 685-5835
Plainwell, MI 49080
(269) 685-5835
Grades: PK-5
| 514 students
Rank: #3434.
Dawson Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
125 Elm St
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 673-6925
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 673-6925
Grades: PK-5
| 232 students
Rank: #3535.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 261 students
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Allegan County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
310 Thomas St
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 673-2161
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 673-2161
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Allegan County Technical Center Annex (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
2879 116th Ave
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 673-3121
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 673-3121
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2243 33rd St
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 673-2161
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 673-2161
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
P.o. Box 3
Fennville, MI 49408
(616) 561-7236
Fennville, MI 49408
(616) 561-7236
Grades: 3-5
| 362 students
Area Technical & Ed. Center (Closed 2018)
Vocational School
2891 116th Avenue
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 673-3121
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 673-3121
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Discovery Elementary School (Closed 2010)
Charter School
2611 56th Street
Fennville, MI 49408
(269) 561-2191
Fennville, MI 49408
(269) 561-2191
Grades: K-8
| 106 students
Environmental Education Center (Closed 2009)
Vocational School
3400 Second Street
Wayland, MI 49348
(517) 325-6348
Wayland, MI 49348
(517) 325-6348
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Hillside East (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
400 Clark St
Hopkins, MI 49328
(369) 673-2161
Hopkins, MI 49328
(369) 673-2161
Grades: K-12
| 20 students
5678 143rd Ave
Hamilton, MI 49419
(269) 751-5148
Hamilton, MI 49419
(269) 751-5148
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1148 First Street
Moline, MI 49335
(616) 877-4603
Moline, MI 49335
(616) 877-4603
Grades: 3-4
| 170 students
1148 144th Avenue
Shelbyville, MI 49344
(269) 792-2181
Shelbyville, MI 49344
(269) 792-2181
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
600 School Dr
Plainwell, MI 49080
(269) 685-8523
Plainwell, MI 49080
(269) 685-8523
Grades: 6-12
| 10 students
Plainwell Young Adult Program (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
101 1/2 S. Main Street
Plainwell, MI 49080
(269) 685-2095
Plainwell, MI 49080
(269) 685-2095
Grades: Inquire with school
| 7 students
Wayland Young Adult Program (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
118 West Superior St
Wayland, MI 49348
(269) 673-2167
Wayland, MI 49348
(269) 673-2167
Grades: Inquire with school
| 6 students
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