Best Schools in Holland, Michigan
37 schools · 20 Elementary · 5 Middle · 7 High · 5 Other
Choosing a school in Holland?
Use this page to compare every school in Holland by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Lakewood Elementary School
Elementary · West Ottawa Public School District. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Holland Language Academy at Van Raalte
Elementary · Holland City School District. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Black River Public School Elementary
Elementary · Black River Public School. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Holland for 2026 are Lakewood Elementary School (9.2/10), Holland Language Academy at Van Raalte (8.3/10), and Black River Public School Elementary (8.2/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 25 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.
Schools
37
28 public · 9 private
Avg Score
6.8
out of 10
Median Home
$262,400
home value · ACS
Districts
8
serving the city
Schools
37
28 public · 9 private
Avg Score
6.8
out of 10
Median Home
$262,400
home value · ACS
Districts
8
serving the city
Rates 8.1/10 despite 70% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.6 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 Holland schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Holland
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (Top 10 of 25 rated schools; 37 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lakewood Elementary School | 9.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Holland Language Academy at Van Raalte | 8.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Black River Public School Elementary | 8.2 / 10 |
| 4 | West | 8.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Lakeshore Elementary School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 6 | Black River Public School Middlehigh | 8.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Sandyview Elementary School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 8 | Waukazoo Elementary School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 9 | West Ottawa High School Campus | 7.6 / 10 |
| 10 | Eagle Crest Charter Academy | 7.5 / 10 |
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
- 6.8/10
- Median household income
- $80,439
- Median home value
- $262,400
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 36%
- Avg commute
- 19 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 75%
51% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Holland compares
Michigan rank
#96 of 376
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+0.6
above Michigan avg (6.2)
Median household income
$80k
110% of Michigan median
Schools in this city
35
8 districts draw attendance lines through Holland
Holland is not one school system. 8 districts cut across the city limits, and the largest still holds only 43% of the public campuses.
West Ottawa Public School District is the largest slice at 12 of 28 public schools — not a majority. Choosing a Holland address is choosing a district first.
Among 25 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 4.9 to 9.2 — the spread is inside Holland, not a citywide average.
5 of the 28 public schools are charters (18%), so the district split is not the whole market.
- West Ottawa Public School District12 public · 43%
- Holland City School District7 public · 25%
- Black River Public School2 public · 7%
- Hamilton Community Schools2 public · 7%
- Ottawa Area ISD2 public · 7%
About Schools in Holland, Michigan
Holland, Michigan has 26 ranked public schools with an average score of 7.0 out of 10 — a solid baseline that reflects a city where strong options are spread across the district, not concentrated in one corner. Eleven schools, 42% of the ranked total, score at 7.0 or above, meaning parents have meaningful choice rather than a thin tier of standouts surrounded by mediocrity. The performance spread is real, though, and where a family lands in Holland has a direct effect on their default school assignment.
The elementary tier carries the city's highest performers. Sandyview Elementary leads all 26 ranked schools with a 9.7 out of 10 — the ceiling of what Holland offers. West Elementary (9.2) and Holland Heights (9.0) sit just behind, giving families in those attendance zones schools that score 2 or more points above the city average. Lakewood Elementary (8.5) rounds out the top four district elementary options, adding another strong choice for families in its zone. Vanderbilt Charter Academy (8.2) completes the top five and gives families an above-average alternative outside traditional district boundaries — particularly useful for those not zoned to the highest-performing district schools.
The gap between Sandyview's 9.7 and the city average of 7.0 is 2.7 points. That's a meaningful spread, not noise. Families comparing Holland neighborhoods should treat school zone research as a first step, not an afterthought.
For parents building a decision framework: Holland's 42% above-7.0 rate signals a city where strong schooling is achievable, not rare. The concentration of top scores in the elementary tier favors families with younger children most directly. Parents of middle or high school students should dig into individual school pages on MySchoolScout to compare performance data and rankings at those grade levels before settling on a neighborhood.
Elementary Schools
20 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 308 students · Pre-K–5th | 9.2 |
| 2 | 326 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.3 |
| 3 | 396 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.2 |
| 4 | 397 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.1 |
| 5 | 439 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.1 |
| 6 | 53 students · Pre-K–4th | 7.9 |
| 7 | 438 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.6 |
| 8 | 580 students · Kindergarten–8th | 7.5 |
| 9 | 432 students · Kindergarten–8th | 7.4 |
| 10 | 277 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.4 |
Show all 20 elementary schools in Holland
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Middle Schools
5 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 856 students · 6th–8th | 6.8 | ||
| 2 | 661 students · 6th–8th | 5.7 | ||
| 3 | 609 students · 6th–8th | 5.5 | ||
Private Schools2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | 274 students · 6th–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | Pine Ridge Christian SchoolPrivate 166 students · 3rd–5th | Not Rated | ||
High Schools
7 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 550 students · 6th–12th | 8.0 | ||
| 2 | 2,185 students · 9th–12th | 7.6 | ||
| 3 | 966 students · 8th–12th | 6.4 | ||
| 4 | 36 students · 6th–12th | 6.0 | ||
| 5 | 42 students · 9th–12th | 4.9 | ||
| 6 | 10 students · 6th–12th | — | ||
Private Schools1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | 604 students · 9th–12th | Not Rated | ||
Other Schools
5 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 124 students · 15–15 | 7.8 | ||
| 2 | 35 students · Kindergarten–12th | 5.6 | ||
| 3 | 24 students · Kindergarten–12th | — | ||
Private Schools2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Holland Adventist AcademyPrivate 38 students · Kindergarten–10th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | Calvary Schools of HollandPrivate 181 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated | ||
Schools in Holland
Holland, Michigan · 37 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 2 ZIP codes
Median Income
$80,439
Median Home Value
$262,400
Median Rent
$1,150/mo
Population
95,688
College Educated
36%
Homeownership
75%
Avg Commute
19 min
Poverty Rate
8.6%
Community Profile
Holland has a median household income of $80,439. It is an area where 36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $262,400, with a median rent of $1,150/month. The local poverty rate of 8.6% is relatively low. Residents enjoy a short average commute of 19 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Michigan
- Elementary
- 20
- Middle
- 5
- High
- 7
- Other
- 5
Resources
School Districts (8)
Black River Public School
2 schools · 946 students
Vanderbilt Charter Academy
1 school · 432 students
Eagle Crest Charter Academy
1 school · 580 students
Lighthouse Academy
8 schools · 365 students
Hamilton Community Schools
7 schools · 2,526 students
Holland City School District
7 schools · 2,886 students
West Ottawa Public School District
13 schools · 6,708 students
Ottawa Area ISD
4 schools · 1,536 students
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How we rate schools
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Common questions about schools in Holland, Michigan
How many schools are in Holland, Michigan?
Holland has 37 schools, including 28 public and 9 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Holland, Michigan?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Holland is 6.8 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 Holland, Michigan?
The top-ranked school in Holland on MySchoolScout is Lakewood Elementary School with a composite score of 9.2/10.
What is the best elementary school in Holland, Michigan?
The top-ranked elementary school in Holland on MySchoolScout is Lakewood Elementary School with a composite score of 9.2/10.
What is the best middle school in Holland, Michigan?
The top-ranked middle school in Holland on MySchoolScout is Harbor Lights Middle School with a composite score of 6.8/10.
What is the best high school in Holland, Michigan?
The top-ranked high school in Holland on MySchoolScout is Black River Public School Middlehigh with a composite score of 8.0/10.
How many school districts serve Holland, Michigan?
Holland is served by 8 school districts: Black River Public School, Vanderbilt Charter Academy, Eagle Crest Charter Academy, Lighthouse Academy, Hamilton Community Schools, Holland City School District, West Ottawa Public School District, Ottawa Area ISD.
What is the education level in Holland, Michigan?
According to Census data, 36% of adults in Holland have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Holland, Michigan?
The median household income in Holland is approximately $80,439 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Holland, Michigan?
Yes, Holland has 9 private schools alongside 28 public schools. The top-rated private school is Corpus Christi Catholic School with a score of 8.3/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Holland, Michigan?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Holland is 15.0:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Holland, 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.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Michigan Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.