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Best Ottawa County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 31 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 (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Spring Lake Intermediate School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
345 Hammond St
Spring Lake, MI 49456
(616) 846-6845
Gr: 5-9 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Spring Lake Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
345 Hammond St
Spring Lake, MI 49456
(616) 846-5502
Gr: 7-8 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Black River Public School Middlehigh
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
491 Columbia Ave
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 355-0055
Gr: 6-12 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #44.
Lakeshore Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
900 Cutler St
Grand Haven, MI 49417
(616) 850-6500
Gr: 7-8 | 733 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
White Pines Intermediate School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1400 S Griffin St
Grand Haven, MI 49417
(616) 850-6300
Gr: 5-8 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #66.
Baldwin Street Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3835 Baldwin St
Hudsonville, MI 49426
(616) 669-7750
Gr: 7-8 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #77.
Jenison Junior High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8295 20th Ave
Jenison, MI 49428
(616) 457-1402
Gr: 7-8 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #88.
Riley Street Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2745 Riley St
Hudsonville, MI 49426
(616) 896-1920
Gr: 6-8 | 688 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #99.
Walden Green Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
17339 Roosevelt Rd
Spring Lake, MI 49456
(616) 842-4523
Gr: K-8 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1010.
Jenison Innovation Academy
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
800 Connie St
Jenison, MI 49428
(616) 457-8477
Gr: 6-12 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1111.
Eagle Crest Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11950 Riley St
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-2400
Gr: K-8 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1212.
Zeeland Quest
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
175 W Roosevelt Ave
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 748-3065
Gr: K-8 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1313.
Cityside Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
320 E Main Ave
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 748-3200
Gr: 6-8 | 771 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1414.
Vanderbilt Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
301 W 16th St
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 820-5050
Gr: K-8 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1515.
Allendale Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7161 Pleasant View Ct
Allendale, MI 49401
(616) 892-5595
Gr: 6-8 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1616.
Allendale High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10760 68th Ave
Allendale, MI 49401
(616) 892-5585
Gr: 8-12 | 737 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1717.
Coopersville Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
198 East St
Coopersville, MI 49404
(616) 997-3400
Gr: 6-8 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1818.
Sheldon Pines School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6542 136th Ave
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 738-8970
Gr: K-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1919.
Creekside Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
179 W Roosevelt Ave
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 748-3300
Gr: 5-8 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #2020.
Innocademy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8485 Homestead Dr
Zeeland, MI 49464
(248) 505-6829
Gr: PK-12 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #2121.
Harbor Lights Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1024 136th Ave
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-1000
Gr: 6-8 | 903 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #2222.
West Mi Academy Of Arts And Academics
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
17350 Hazel St
Spring Lake, MI 49456
(616) 844-9961
Gr: K-8 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #2323.
Hamilton Virtual School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4317 46th St
Holland, MI 49423
(269) 751-5148
Gr: K-12 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #2424.
West Ottawa Virtual Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
215 Beech St
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-2299
Gr: K-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #2525.
Macatawa Bay Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3700 140th Ave
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-2000
Gr: 6-8 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #2626.
Holland Virtual Tech High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Van Raalte Ave
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-5051
Gr: 6-12 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 48:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2727.
Ottawa Area Center
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
10160 96th Ave
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 895-4303
Gr: PK-12 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #2828.
Holland Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
373 E 24th St
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-5085
Gr: 6-8 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #2929.
Grand Haven Cyber School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1415 S Beechtree St
Grand Haven, MI 49417
(616) 850-6800
Gr: K-12 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 53:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
Lighthouse Academy Juvenile Justice Institute
Alternative School
Charter School
12263 James St
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 393-4450
Gr: 6-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
Lighthouse Academy Ottawa Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
Charter School
12120 Fillmore St
West Olive, MI 49460
(616) 786-4130
Gr: 3-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 59%

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?

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