7.2 avg / 10

Best Schools in Grand Haven, Michigan

14 schools · 8 Elementary · 2 Middle · 3 High · 1 Other

Last updated: July 2026

Public: 12

Private: 2

Districts: 1

Avg Rating: 7.2/10

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Choosing a school in Grand Haven?

Use this page to compare every school in Grand Haven by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.

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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

Elementary · Grand Haven Area Public Schools. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Middle · Grand Haven Area Public Schools. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

The short answer

The top-rated schools in Grand Haven for 2026 are Rosy Mound School (8.6/10), Robinson School (8.5/10), and Lakeshore Middle School (8.2/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 13 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Best value · beats the odds

Robinson School

Rates 8.5/10 despite 40% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.0 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Grand Haven schools.

Top-Rated Schools in Grand Haven

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (13 of 14). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Rosy Mound School	8.6 / 10	Elementary	+0.6	96th
2	Robinson School	8.5 / 10	Elementary	+1.0	95th
3	Lakeshore Middle School	8.2 / 10	Middle	+0.5	92th
4	Peach Plains School	7.6 / 10	Elementary	-0.3	82th
5	Ferry School	7.2 / 10	Elementary	+0.1	73th
6	White Pines Intermediate School	7.2 / 10	Middle	-0.4	73th
7	Mary a White School	7.2 / 10	Elementary	-0.1	73th
8	Griffin Elementary School	7.2 / 10	Elementary	-0.3	73th
9	Grand Haven Cyber School	7.2 / 10	Other	-0.0	73th
10	Central High School	6.8 / 10	High	-0.1	63th

See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

Family Snapshot

At a glance

Avg school rating: 7.2/10
Median household income: $84,476
Median home value: $287,800
Bachelor's degree or higher: 38%
Avg commute: 20 min
Owner-occupied homes: 78%

How Grand Haven compares

Michigan rank

#53 of 372

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

+1.0

above Michigan avg (6.2)

Median household income

$84k

115% of Michigan median

Schools in this city

13

About Schools in Grand Haven, Michigan

Grand Haven, Michigan is home to 14 schools, including 12 public schools and 2 private schools. The city's schools span 8 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 3 high schools.

With an average rating of 7.2 out of 10, schools in Grand Haven perform strongly on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-performing school in Grand Haven is Rosy Mound School with a composite score of 8.6/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Grand Haven is served by 1 school district: Grand Haven Area Public Schools. These districts collectively serve 5,306 students.

Grand Haven's community shows 38% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $84,476. The poverty rate in the area is 7.3%.

Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.

Filter by Level: All Levels (14) Elementary (8) Middle (2) High (3)

Filter by Type: All Types (14) Public (12) Private (2)

Filter by Rating: All Ratings (14) Academics (11) Growth (11) Diversity (11) Resources (11)

Filter by ZIP: 49417 (14)

Elementary Schools

8 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Rosy Mound School 268 students · Pre-K–4th	268	Pre-K–4th	8.6
2	Robinson School 200 students · Pre-K–4th	200	Pre-K–4th	8.5
3	Peach Plains School 319 students · Pre-K–4th	319	Pre-K–4th	7.6
4	Ferry School 227 students · Pre-K–4th	227	Pre-K–4th	7.2
5	Mary a White School 261 students · Pre-K–4th	261	Pre-K–4th	7.2
6	Griffin Elementary School 323 students · Pre-K–4th	323	Pre-K–4th	7.2
Private Schools 2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	St Johns Lutheran School Private 42 students · Pre-K–8th	42	Pre-K–8th	5.9
2	Grand Haven Christian School Private 288 students · Pre-K–8th	288	Pre-K–8th	5.7

Middle Schools

2 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Lakeshore Middle School 749 students · 7th–8th	749	7th–8th	8.2
2	White Pines Intermediate School 738 students · 5th–8th	738	5th–8th	7.2

High Schools

3 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Central High School 91 students · 9th–12th	91	9th–12th	6.8
2	Grand Haven High School 1,724 students · 9th–12th	1,724	9th–12th	6.8
3	Career Development School 5 students · 9th–12th	5	9th–12th	—

Other Schools

1 school

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Grand Haven Cyber School 91 students · Kindergarten–12th	91	Kindergarten–12th	7.2

Schools in Grand Haven

Grand Haven, Michigan · 14 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$84,476

Median Home Value

$287,800

Median Rent

$1,101/mo

Population

33,277

College Educated

38%

Homeownership

78%

Avg Commute

20 min

Poverty Rate

7.3%

Community Profile

Grand Haven has a median household income of $84,476. It is an area where 38% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $287,800, with a median rent of $1,101/month. The local poverty rate of 7.3% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 20 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Schools by Level

State: Michigan
Elementary: 8
Middle: 2
High: 3
Other: 1

Resources

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School District

Grand Haven Area Public Schools

13 schools · 5,306 students

Nearby Cities

Spring Lake (11 schools)

2 mi

Fruitport (6 schools)

7 mi

Norton Shores (2 schools)

10 mi

West Olive (2 schools)

10 mi

Muskegon Heights (2 schools)

11 mi

Muskegon (43 schools)

13 mi

Allendale (7 schools)

13 mi

Holland (38 schools)

17 mi

Coopersville (7 schools)

Whitehall (5 schools)

24 mi

Hudsonville (16 schools)

21 mi

Saugatuck (2 schools)

26 mi

Other Major Cities in Michigan

Top metros statewide by school count.

Detroit 195 schools Grand Rapids 161 schools Ann Arbor 65 schools Saginaw 62 schools Kalamazoo 59 schools

How we rate schools

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Grand Haven, Michigan

How many schools are in Grand Haven, Michigan?

Grand Haven has 14 schools, including 12 public and 2 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Grand Haven, Michigan?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Grand Haven is 7.2 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in Grand Haven, Michigan?

The top-ranked school in Grand Haven on MySchoolScout is Rosy Mound School with a composite score of 8.6/10.

What is the best elementary school in Grand Haven, Michigan?

The top-ranked elementary school in Grand Haven on MySchoolScout is Rosy Mound School with a composite score of 8.6/10.

What is the best middle school in Grand Haven, Michigan?

The top-ranked middle school in Grand Haven on MySchoolScout is Lakeshore Middle School with a composite score of 8.2/10.

What is the best high school in Grand Haven, Michigan?

The top-ranked high school in Grand Haven on MySchoolScout is Central High School with a composite score of 6.8/10.

How many school districts serve Grand Haven, Michigan?

Grand Haven is served by 1 school district: Grand Haven Area Public Schools.

What is the education level in Grand Haven, Michigan?

According to Census data, 38% of adults in Grand Haven have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Grand Haven, Michigan?

The median household income in Grand Haven is approximately $84,476 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

Are there private schools in Grand Haven, Michigan?

Yes, Grand Haven has 2 private schools alongside 12 public schools. The top-rated private school is St Johns Lutheran School with a score of 5.9/10.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Grand Haven, Michigan?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Grand Haven is 16.3:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Grand Haven, Michigan?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.