For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,670 students in Allendale, MI (there are 1 private school, serving 541 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in Allendale, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Allendale, MI are Evergreen Elementary School, Allendale Middle School and Allendale High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Allendale, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Allendale have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Allendale, MI (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Evergreen Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10690 Learning Ln
Allendale, MI 49401
(616) 892-3465
Allendale, MI 49401
(616) 892-3465
Gr: PK-3 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Allendale Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7161 Pleasant View Ct
Allendale, MI 49401
(616) 892-5595
Allendale, MI 49401
(616) 892-5595
Gr: 6-8 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Allendale High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10760 68th Ave
Allendale, MI 49401
(616) 892-5585
Allendale, MI 49401
(616) 892-5585
Gr: 8-12 | 772 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Oakwood Intermediate
(Math: 40% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10505 Learning Ln
Allendale, MI 49401
(616) 892-3475
Allendale, MI 49401
(616) 892-3475
Gr: K-5 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
New Options High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10760 68th Ave
Allendale, MI 49401
(616) 892-5575
Allendale, MI 49401
(616) 892-5575
Gr: 9-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 45:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #66.
Ottawa Area Center
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10160 96th Ave
Allendale, MI 49401
(616) 895-4303
Allendale, MI 49401
(616) 895-4303
Gr: PK-12 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
10455 Timberline Dr
Allendale, MI 49401
(616) 892-5580
Allendale, MI 49401
(616) 892-5580
Gr: PK-K | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Allendale, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Oaisd Community Based Early Childhood (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
10160 96th Ave
Allendale, MI 49401
(616) 738-8940
Allendale, MI 49401
(616) 738-8940
Gr: PK
10690 Learning Ln
Allendale, MI 49401
(616) 892-3470
Allendale, MI 49401
(616) 892-3470
Gr: K-3 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Allendale, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in Allendale, MI include Evergreen Elementary School, Allendale Middle School and Allendale High School.
How many public schools are located in Allendale?
7 public schools are located in Allendale.
What percentage of students in Allendale go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in Allendale are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Allendale?
Allendale public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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