For the 2025 school year, there are 32 public middle schools serving 13,915 students in Ottawa County, MI. The top ranked public middle schools in Ottawa County, MI are Spring Lake Intermediate School, Spring Lake Middle School and Black River Public School Middlehigh. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ottawa County, MI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Ottawa County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Ottawa County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Spring Lake Intermediate School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
345 Hammond St
Spring Lake, MI 49456
(616) 846-6845
Spring Lake, MI 49456
(616) 846-6845
Gr: 5-9 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Spring Lake Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
345 Hammond St
Spring Lake, MI 49456
(616) 846-5502
Spring Lake, MI 49456
(616) 846-5502
Gr: 7-8 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Black River Public School Middlehigh
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
491 Columbia Ave
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 355-0055
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 355-0055
Gr: 6-12 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
Lakeshore Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
900 Cutler St
Grand Haven, MI 49417
(616) 850-6500
Grand Haven, MI 49417
(616) 850-6500
Gr: 7-8 | 749 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
White Pines Intermediate School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1400 S Griffin St
Grand Haven, MI 49417
(616) 850-6300
Grand Haven, MI 49417
(616) 850-6300
Gr: 5-8 | 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #66.
Baldwin Street Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3835 Baldwin St
Hudsonville, MI 49426
(616) 669-7750
Hudsonville, MI 49426
(616) 669-7750
Gr: 7-8 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #77.
Jenison Junior High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8295 20th Ave
Jenison, MI 49428
(616) 457-1402
Jenison, MI 49428
(616) 457-1402
Gr: 7-8 | 769 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #88.
Riley Street Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2745 Riley St
Hudsonville, MI 49426
(616) 896-1920
Hudsonville, MI 49426
(616) 896-1920
Gr: 6-8 | 687 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #99.
Walden Green Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17339 Roosevelt Rd
Spring Lake, MI 49456
(616) 842-4523
Spring Lake, MI 49456
(616) 842-4523
Gr: K-8 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1010.
Jenison Innovation Academy
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
800 Connie St
Jenison, MI 49428
(616) 457-8477
Jenison, MI 49428
(616) 457-8477
Gr: 6-12 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1111.
Eagle Crest Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11950 Riley St
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-2400
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-2400
Gr: K-8 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1212.
Zeeland Quest
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
175 W Roosevelt Ave
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 748-3065
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 748-3065
Gr: K-8 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1313.
Cityside Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
320 E Main Ave
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 748-3200
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 748-3200
Gr: 6-8 | 767 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1414.
Vanderbilt Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 W 16th St
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 820-5050
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 820-5050
Gr: K-8 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1515.
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: #1616.
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: #1717.
Coopersville Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
198 East St
Coopersville, MI 49404
(616) 997-3400
Coopersville, MI 49404
(616) 997-3400
Gr: 6-8 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1818.
Sheldon Pines School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6542 136th Ave
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 738-8970
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 738-8970
Gr: K-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1919.
Creekside Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
179 W Roosevelt Ave
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 748-3300
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 748-3300
Gr: 5-8 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #2020.
Innocademy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8485 Homestead Dr
Zeeland, MI 49464
(248) 505-6829
Zeeland, MI 49464
(248) 505-6829
Gr: PK-12 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #2121.
Icademy Global
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8485 Homestead Dr
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 748-5637
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 748-5637
Gr: K-12 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #2222.
Harbor Lights Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1024 136th Ave
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-1000
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-1000
Gr: 6-8 | 856 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #2323.
West Mi Academy Of Arts And Academics
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
17350 Hazel St
Spring Lake, MI 49456
(616) 844-9961
Spring Lake, MI 49456
(616) 844-9961
Gr: K-8 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #2424.
West Ottawa Virtual Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
215 Beech St
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-2299
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-2299
Gr: K-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #2525.
Macatawa Bay Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3700 140th Ave
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-2000
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-2000
Gr: 6-8 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #2626.
Holland Virtual Tech High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 Van Raalte Ave
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-5051
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-5051
Gr: 6-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2727.
Holland High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 Van Raalte Ave
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-5082
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-5082
Gr: 8-12 | 966 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2828.
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: #2929.
Holland Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
373 E 24th St
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-5085
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-5085
Gr: 6-8 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #3030.
Grand Haven Cyber School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1415 S Beechtree St
Grand Haven, MI 49417
(616) 850-6800
Grand Haven, MI 49417
(616) 850-6800
Gr: K-12 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
Lighthouse Academy Juvenile Justice Institute
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
12263 James St
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 393-4450
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 393-4450
Gr: 6-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
Lighthouse Academy Ottawa Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
12120 Fillmore St
West Olive, MI 49460
(616) 786-4130
West Olive, MI 49460
(616) 786-4130
Gr: 3-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Ottawa County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Community Based Instruction Zeeland Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
100 Pine Street
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 738-8940
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 738-8940
Gr: 12
Elliott Street Bldg (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
605 Elliott Street
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 738-8940
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 738-8940
Gr: Inquire with school
342 West Lakewood Blvd
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 395-2200
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 395-2200
Gr: K-5 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
1623 West 32nd Street
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-2900
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-2900
Gr: K-3 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
3370 Allen St
Hudsonville, MI 49426
(616) 669-1510
Hudsonville, MI 49426
(616) 669-1510
Gr: 9 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
175 West Roosevelt Ave
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 748-3050
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 748-3050
Gr: K-8 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 47:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
282 West 30th Street
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-2500
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-2500
Gr: 4-5 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
12110 Fillmore St
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 738-8970
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 738-8970
Gr: 3-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
919 West 32nd Street
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-2175
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-2175
Gr: K | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
752 Lugers Road
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-2800
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-2800
Gr: K-5 | 232 students Minority enrollment: 32%
36 East 24th Street
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-2700
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-2700
Gr: 4-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
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
The Pines High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
583 Riley Street
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 738-6500
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 738-6500
Gr: 9-12
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%
156 West 11th St
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-2639
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-2639
Gr: 9-12
156 W. 11th Street
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-2850
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-2850
Gr: K-5 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
633 Apple Ave
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 393-7662
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 393-7662
Gr: 9-12 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
500 W. 24th Street
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-2350
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-2350
Gr: 6-8 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
1036 N 136th Ave
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-1000
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-1000
Gr: 6-8 | 1,069 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
121 Clover Street
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 915-1881
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 915-1881
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Ottawa County, MI?
The top ranked public middle schools in Ottawa County, MI include Spring Lake Intermediate School, Spring Lake Middle School and Black River Public School Middlehigh. Ottawa County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Michigan.
How many public middle schools are located in Ottawa County?
32 public middle schools are located in Ottawa County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ottawa County?
Ottawa County public middle schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Ottawa County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Ottawa County include: Harbor Lights Middle School vs. Macatawa Bay Middle School, Macatawa Bay Middle School vs. Harbor Lights Middle School, Allendale Middle School vs. Lakeshore Middle School
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