For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 6,242 students in Zeeland, MI (there are 3 private schools, serving 1,286 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in Zeeland, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%). Zeeland has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Michigan.
The top-ranked public schools in Zeeland, MI are New Groningen School, Woodbridge Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Zeeland, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Zeeland have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Zeeland, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Groningen School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10542 Chicago Dr
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 748-3375
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 748-3375
Gr: K-5 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Woodbridge Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9110 Woodbridge St
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 748-3400
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 748-3400
Gr: PK-5 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
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: K-5 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
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 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #55.
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: K-5 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #66.
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 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #77.
Zeeland West High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3390 100th Ave
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 748-4500
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 748-4500
Gr: 9-12 | 975 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #88.
Zeeland East High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3333 96th Ave
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 748-3100
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 748-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 935 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #99.
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 | 771 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1010.
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: K-5 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1111.
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 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1212.
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 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1313.
Venture Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3390 100th Ave
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 748-4740
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 748-4740
Gr: 9-12 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Zeeland, Michigan 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
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%
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 schools in Zeeland, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in Zeeland, MI include New Groningen School, Woodbridge Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary School. Zeeland has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Michigan.
How many public schools are located in Zeeland?
14 public schools are located in Zeeland.
What percentage of students in Zeeland go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in Zeeland are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Zeeland?
Zeeland public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Zeeland are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Zeeland include: Zeeland East High School vs. Zeeland West High School, Zeeland West High School vs. Zeeland East High School, Cityside Middle School vs. Creekside Middle School
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