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Best Schools in HOLLAND, MI

24 public K-12 schools in HOLLAND from NCES Common Core of Data: enrollment, grade span, demographics, and Civil Rights Data Collection statistics for every active campus.

24 public schools ranked by quality score. NCES CCD 2022-23 data.

Choosing the right school is one of the most important decisions families make. This page ranks every public school in HOLLAND, MI using a composite quality score based on student-teacher ratios, counselor access, gifted program availability, and attendance rates. All data comes from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data for the 2022-23 school year.

24
Schools
10,870
Students
Avg Quality
15.4:1
Avg Class Size

How the HOLLAND Public-School Landscape Breaks Down

HOLLAND, MI enrolls 10,870 students across 24 public schools reporting to the National Center for Education Statistics. Of those, 4 are charter schools, giving families genuine alternatives to the traditional neighbourhood assignment model. The average student-teacher ratio across the city is 15.4:1, Schools must report at least five campuses in a city to appear in this listing, which is why very small towns may redirect to the broader county or state view.

The highest-ranked campus in HOLLAND is West Ottawa High School Campus, scoring 16/100 (F) with 2,187 enrolled students at the high level. Families should treat any single ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict — a school serving fewer at-risk students or offering more AP classes will score higher on resource-based composites even if individual teachers or programs elsewhere are stronger. The quality score framework is transparent and rebuilt from raw NCES and Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) inputs, so each component can be inspected on the individual school pages linked in the table below.

HOLLAND schools sit within multiple district boundaries, which matters for property taxes, redistricting votes, and bond measures. Each district files its own NCES F-33 financial return, meaning per-pupil spending can vary noticeably even between neighbouring campuses in the same city. Use the table to sort by enrollment, level, or district, then click any school name for campus-level demographics, Title I status, counselor and nurse staffing, AP courses, chronic-absenteeism rates, and district per-pupil spending. The sidebar links also connect HOLLAND housing costs, wage data, and crime statistics — context many parents weigh alongside test-adjacent school signals when relocating.

West Ottawa High School Campus accounts for 18.6% of all HOLLAND public-school enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means HOLLAND-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A dominant campus often anchors a city's program landscape and absorbs a disproportionate share of district capital and staffing decisions. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

HOLLAND school enrollment varies 156× across entities

HOLLAND school enrollment ranges from 14 students (lowest) to 2,187 students (highest), a spread of 2,173 students. That ratio is among the widest observed and reflects extreme heterogeneity inside a single city — small specialty programs sit alongside large comprehensive campuses, often serving very different family demographics inside walking distance. Per-school staffing, programme depth, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same city based on enrollment shape — a 200-student magnet runs a different operational model than a 2,000-student comprehensive high school.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

HOLLAND has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 51.3% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

HOLLAND operates 8 school districts — among the most fragmented governance structures in the country

Each school district has independent budgeting, hiring, and service delivery authority. The fragmentation reflects historical patterns of inter-municipal boundary lines that pre-date modern city growth — students in different parts of the same city can attend different districts with different per-pupil spending, calendars, and graduation requirements. Per-region variation is largest in fragmented systems because each school district sets its own budget, contracts, and priorities without higher-level coordination above the regulatory floor.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

HOLLAND student-teacher ratio is 15.4:1 — near the typical range (US average ~16) — aligned with the U.S. average of approximately 16:1

student-teacher ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE classroom teachers against total enrollment — push-in specialists, English-language aides, special-education co-teachers, and counselors are not included in most reporting Variation between sub-units within HOLLAND is typically wider than the HOLLAND-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data — Public School Universe NCES Common Core of Data — Public School Universe

HOLLAND has higher-than-average charter school authorisation eligibility — 16.7% of the population qualifies for charter-school enrollment options

charter-school enrollment options eligibility is the federal threshold for charter school authorisation funding allocations, established under the state-specific charter law. Areas above 30% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic charter school authorisation formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

# School Score
1. West Ottawa High School Campus 16 F
2. Holland High School 32 F
3. Harbor Lights Middle School 32 F
4. Macatawa Bay Middle School 36 F
5. Holland Middle School 21 F
6. Black River Public School Middlehigh 52 C-
7. Eagle Crest Charter Academy 24 F
8. Waukazoo Elementary School 41 D
9. Lakeshore Elementary School 42 D
10. Woodside Elementary School 41 D
11. Great Lakes Elementary School 41 D
12. Pine Creek Elementary School 42 D
13. West 40 D
14. Vanderbilt Charter Academy 22 F
15. Black River Public School Elementary 48 D
16. Holland Language Academy at Van Raalte 42 D
17. Lakewood Elementary School 41 D
18. North Holland Elementary School 46 D
19. Jefferson 24 F
20. Holland Heights 39 F
21. Blue Star Elementary School 18 F
22. Roerinkknoll Education Center 54 C-
23. Dunes Alternative High School 8 F
24. Sandyview Elementary School 51 C-
25. Holland Virtual Tech High School 25 F
26. West Ottawa Virtual Academy 33 F
27. Sheldon Pines School 39 F
28. Lighthouse Academy Juvenile Justice Institute 15 F

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best schools in HOLLAND, MI?

The top-rated school in HOLLAND is West Ottawa High School Campus with a quality score of 16/100. There are 24 public schools in HOLLAND with 10,870 total students.

How many schools are in HOLLAND, MI?

HOLLAND has 24 public schools with a total enrollment of 10,870 students. 4 are charter schools. Average student-teacher ratio: 15.4:1.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 and Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22. Quality scores based on student-teacher ratio, counselor access, gifted programs, and attendance. Schools must have 5+ in the city to be listed.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.