For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,957 students in Zeeland, MI. The top-ranked public middle schools in Zeeland, MI are Zeeland Quest, Cityside Middle School and Creekside Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Zeeland, MI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Zeeland have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% 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 Zeeland, MI (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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%
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 middle schools in Zeeland, MI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Zeeland, MI include Zeeland Quest, Cityside Middle School and Creekside Middle School. Zeeland has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Michigan.
How many public middle schools are located in Zeeland?
5 public middle schools are located in Zeeland.
What is the racial composition of students in Zeeland?
Zeeland public middle schools minority enrollment is 28% 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 Zeeland are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Zeeland include: Cityside Middle School vs. Creekside Middle School, Creekside Middle School vs. Cityside Middle School, Zeeland Quest vs. Innocademy
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