| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Lake Public Schools | Nunica | 10/10 Excellent · 99th pct | 2,331 | 6 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Hudsonville Public School District | Hudsonville | 10/10 Excellent · 96th pct | 6,806 | 13 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Grand Haven Area Public Schools | Ferrysburg | 10/10 Excellent · 95th pct | 5,411 | 13 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Jenison Public Schools | Jenison | 10/10 Excellent · 95th pct | 5,198 | 11 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Zeeland Public Schools | Zeeland | 10/10 Excellent · 90th pct | 6,010 | 12 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Allendale Public School District | Allendale | 9/10 Excellent · 87th pct | 2,636 | 6 | PK–12 | 1 |
| West Ottawa Public School District | Holland | 7/10 Good · 65th pct | 6,590 | 13 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Coopersville Public School District | Conklin | 7/10 Good · 63rd pct | 2,554 | 6 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Kenowa Hills Public Schools | Marne | 6/10 Average · 58th pct | 3,010 | 6 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Holland City School District | Holland | 5/10 Average · 44th pct | 2,834 | 7 | PK–12 | 2 |
How Ottawa County compares
Together they enroll 43,380 students across 93 schools. The largest is Hudsonville Public School District with 6,806 students. Districts here average 8.4/10, above the Michigan average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 5/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Ottawa County, Michigan
Ottawa County has 10 public school districts covering 16 zip codes. The top-rated district in Ottawa County is Spring Lake Public Schools (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Michigan. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Ottawa County, MI?
10 school districts serve zip codes in Ottawa County, MI. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Ottawa County, MI?
Of the districts serving Ottawa County, Spring Lake Public Schools has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 99th percentile among Michigan school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Michigan reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Michigan and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Michigan only, never across state lines.