Public schools in Allendale, MI
7 open public schools with an address in Allendale, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,638
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.2:1
Michigan median 16.3:1
Charter schools
0
1 virtual
An overview of Allendale public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in Allendale, MI: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,638 students, an average of 377 per school. The largest campus is Allendale High School (737 students), and the largest elementary school is Evergreen Elementary (573).
Allendale Public Schools operates the most schools here (6), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. 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 15.2:1, lower than 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 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 27% 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 Allendale
Elementary schools in Allendale
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allendale Early Childhood Center Allendale Public Schools | PK–KG | 279 | 12.6:1 | |
| Evergreen Elementary Allendale Public Schools | PK–03 | 573 | 15.2:1 | |
| Oakwood Intermediate Allendale Public Schools | KG–05 | 347 | 14:1 |
Middle schools in Allendale
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allendale Middle School Allendale Public Schools | 06–08 | 564 | 16.5:1 |
High schools in Allendale
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allendale High School Allendale Public Schools | 08–12 | 737 | 20:1 | |
| Allendale Virtual Academy Allendale Public Schools · Virtual · Alternative School | 09–12 | 51 | 54.3:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Allendale
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ottawa Area Center Ottawa Area ISD · Special Education School | PK–12 | 87 | 3:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White77.7%
- Hispanic13.9%
- Black2.5%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5%
Enrollment-weighted across 7 Allendale schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,638 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Allendale
How many public schools are in Allendale, MI?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in Allendale: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 2,638 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Allendale?
Schools with an address in Allendale belong to 2 education agencies, led by Allendale Public Schools (6 schools), Ottawa Area ISD (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Allendale?
Allendale High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Allendale, with 737 students in 2024–25 (grades 08–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Allendale?
No school with an address in Allendale is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Michigan.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Allendale schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Allendale public schools is 15.2:1, lower than 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 Allendale 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.
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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