Public schools in Allegan, MI
12 open public schools with an address in Allegan, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,173
12 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.7:1
Michigan median 16.3:1
Charter schools
2
0 virtual
An overview of Allegan public schools
The federal directory lists 12 public schools in Allegan, MI: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 5 high, 2 combined or other. The 12 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,173 students, an average of 181 per school. The largest campus is Allegan High School (543 students), and the largest elementary school is Pine Trails Elementary School (326).
Allegan Public Schools operates the most schools here (8), plus 2 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 15.7:1, similar to the statewide school median of 16.3:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 2 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 5 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 63% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Allegan
Elementary schools in Allegan
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawson Elementary School Allegan Public Schools | KG–05 | 278 | 15.5:1 | |
| North Ward Elementary School Allegan Public Schools | PK–KG | 29 | 8.3:1 | |
| Pine Trails Elementary School Allegan Public Schools | PK–05 | 326 | 16.7:1 | |
| West Ward Elementary School Allegan Public Schools | KG–05 | 247 | 16.5:1 |
Middle schools in Allegan
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LE White Middle School Allegan Public Schools | 06–08 | 427 | 15.9:1 |
High schools in Allegan
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allegan Alternative High School Allegan Public Schools · Alternative School | 09–12 | 112 | 25.8:1 | |
| Allegan High School Allegan Public Schools | 09–12 | 543 | 19.8:1 | |
| Outlook Academy Outlook Academy · Charter · Alternative School | 06–12 | 35 | 11.9:1 | |
| Outlook Academy Youth Home Campus Outlook Academy · Charter · Alternative School | 05–12 | 11 | 7.6:1 | |
| Tech Center Allegan Area Educational Service Agency · Career and Technical School | 11–12 | 0 | 0:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Allegan
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allegan Online K12 Allegan Public Schools | KG–12 | 73 | 29.6:1 | |
| Hillside Learning Center Allegan Area Educational Service Agency · Special Education School | PK–12 | 92 | 4.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White82.6%
- Hispanic7.7%
- Black2.4%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 11 Allegan schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,173 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Allegan
How many public schools are in Allegan, MI?
The current NCES directory lists 12 open public schools with a location address in Allegan: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 5 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 2,173 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Allegan?
Schools with an address in Allegan belong to 3 education agencies, led by Allegan Public Schools (8 schools), Allegan Area Educational Service Agency (2 schools), Outlook Academy (2 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Allegan?
Allegan High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Allegan, with 543 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Allegan?
Yes. 2 of the 12 public schools in Allegan are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Outlook Academy, Outlook Academy Youth Home Campus. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Allegan schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Allegan public schools is 15.7:1, similar to the Michigan school median of 16.3:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Allegan guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
Nearby Michigan cities
Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Michigan cities