For the 2025 school year, there are 38 public preschools serving 11,186 students in Ottawa County, MI. The top ranked public preschools in Ottawa County, MI are Holmes Elementary School, Rosy Mound School and Jeffers Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ottawa County, MI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Ottawa County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Ottawa County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Holmes Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
426 River St
Spring Lake, MI 49456
(616) 846-5504
Spring Lake, MI 49456
(616) 846-5504
Gr: PK-4 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Rosy Mound School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
14016 Lakeshore Dr
Grand Haven, MI 49417
(616) 850-6700
Grand Haven, MI 49417
(616) 850-6700
Gr: PK-4 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Jeffers Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16031 144th Ave
Spring Lake, MI 49456
(616) 846-5503
Spring Lake, MI 49456
(616) 846-5503
Gr: PK-4 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Lake Hills Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
18181 Dogwood Dr
Spring Lake, MI 49456
(616) 850-5600
Spring Lake, MI 49456
(616) 850-5600
Gr: PK-4 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Lakewood Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2134 W Lakewood Blvd
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-1300
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-1300
Gr: PK-5 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #66.
Bauer Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8136 48th Ave
Hudsonville, MI 49426
(616) 669-6824
Hudsonville, MI 49426
(616) 669-6824
Gr: PK-4 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #77.
Sandyview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4317 46th St
Holland, MI 49423
(269) 751-5372
Holland, MI 49423
(269) 751-5372
Gr: PK-4 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #88.
Alward Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3811 Port Sheldon St
Hudsonville, MI 49426
(616) 669-6700
Hudsonville, MI 49426
(616) 669-6700
Gr: PK-4 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #99.
Peach Plains School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
15849 Comstock St
Grand Haven, MI 49417
(616) 850-5800
Grand Haven, MI 49417
(616) 850-5800
Gr: PK-4 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1010.
Robinson School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11801 120th Ave
Grand Haven, MI 49417
(616) 850-5900
Grand Haven, MI 49417
(616) 850-5900
Gr: PK-4 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1111.
Forest Grove Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1645 32nd Ave
Hudsonville, MI 49426
(616) 896-9429
Hudsonville, MI 49426
(616) 896-9429
Gr: PK-5 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1212.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
60 E Lincoln Ave
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 748-3350
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 748-3350
Gr: PK-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1313.
Quincy Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10155 Quincy St
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 748-4701
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 748-4701
Gr: PK-5 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1414.
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: #1515.
Lakeshore Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3765 N 168th Ave
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-1400
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-1400
Gr: PK-5 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1616.
Mary A White School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1400 Wisconsin St
Grand Haven, MI 49417
(616) 850-5700
Grand Haven, MI 49417
(616) 850-5700
Gr: PK-4 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1717.
Adams Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7447 Adams St
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 748-3476
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 748-3476
Gr: PK-5 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1818.
Griffin Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1700 S Griffin St
Grand Haven, MI 49417
(616) 850-5500
Grand Haven, MI 49417
(616) 850-5500
Gr: PK-4 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1919.
Blue Star Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3846 58th St
Holland, MI 49423
(269) 751-5630
Holland, MI 49423
(269) 751-5630
Gr: PK-4 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #2020.
Waukazoo Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1294 W Lakewood Blvd
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-1800
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-1800
Gr: PK-5 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
175 W Roosevelt Ave
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 748-3050
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 748-3050
Gr: PK-5 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
West
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 W 24th St
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-5080
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-5080
Gr: PK-5 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #2323.
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: #2424.
Ferry School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1050 Pennoyer Ave
Grand Haven, MI 49417
(616) 850-5300
Grand Haven, MI 49417
(616) 850-5300
Gr: PK-4 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #2525.
Holland Heights
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
856 E 12th St
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-2701
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-2701
Gr: PK-5 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2626.
Holland Language Academy At Van Raalte
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
461 Van Raalte Ave
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-2601
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-2601
Gr: PK-5 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #2727.
Great Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3200 152nd Ave
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-1200
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-1200
Gr: PK-5 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2828.
Sheldon Woods Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15050 Blair St
West Olive, MI 49460
(616) 786-1700
West Olive, MI 49460
(616) 786-1700
Gr: PK-5 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #2929.
Jefferson
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
282 W 30th St
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-5081
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-5081
Gr: PK-5 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #3030.
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: #3131.
Woodside Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2591 N Division Ave
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-1900
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-1900
Gr: PK-5 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #3232.
Pine Creek Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1184 136th Ave
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-1600
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-1600
Gr: PK-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
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%
Rank: n/an/a
198 East St
Coopersville, MI 49404
(616) 997-3300
Coopersville, MI 49404
(616) 997-3300
Gr: PK-K | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
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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 preschools in Ottawa County, MI?
The top ranked public preschools in Ottawa County, MI include Holmes Elementary School, Rosy Mound School and Jeffers Elementary School. Ottawa County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Michigan.
How many public preschools are located in Ottawa County?
38 public preschools are located in Ottawa County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ottawa County?
Ottawa County public preschools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Ottawa County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Ottawa County include: Blue Star Elementary School vs. Robinson School, Griffin Elementary School vs. Ferry School, Ferry School vs. Griffin Elementary School
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