Public schools in Holland, MI
30 open public schools with an address in Holland, operated by 8 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
30
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
11,880
29 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.8:1
Michigan median 16.3:1
Charter schools
5
2 virtual
An overview of Holland public schools
The federal directory lists 30 public schools in Holland, MI: 16 elementary, 3 middle, 7 high, 4 combined or other. The 29 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 11,880 students, an average of 410 per school. The largest campus is West Ottawa High School Campus (2,187 students), and the largest elementary school is Eagle Crest Charter Academy (561).
West Ottawa Public School District operates the most schools here (13), and 3 regular districts have at least one Holland campus, plus 5 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 14.8:1, 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 5 charter schools, 2 virtual schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 10 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 4 of 10 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 56% 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 Holland
West Ottawa Public School District
Public school district
13 schools in Holland · 14 total
Holland City School District
Public school district
7 schools in Holland
Ottawa Area ISD
Specialized public school district
3 schools in Holland · 4 total
Black River Public School
Independent charter agency
2 schools in Holland
Hamilton Community Schools
Public school district
2 schools in Holland · 6 total
Eagle Crest Charter Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Holland
Lighthouse Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Holland · 9 total
Vanderbilt Charter Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Holland
Elementary schools in Holland
16| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black River Public School Elementary Black River Public School · Charter | KG–05 | 395 | 19.2:1 | |
| Blue Star Elementary School Hamilton Community Schools | PK–04 | 202 | 15.5:1 | |
| Eagle Crest Charter Academy Eagle Crest Charter Academy · Charter | KG–08 | 561 | 14:1 | |
| Great Lakes Elementary School West Ottawa Public School District | PK–05 | 426 | 12.4:1 | |
| Holland Heights Holland City School District | PK–05 | 247 | 12:1 | |
| Holland Language Academy at Van Raalte Holland City School District | PK–05 | 307 | 14.5:1 | |
| Jefferson Holland City School District | PK–05 | 254 | 9.9:1 | |
| Lakeshore Elementary School West Ottawa Public School District | PK–05 | 440 | 14.8:1 | |
| Lakewood Elementary School West Ottawa Public School District | PK–05 | 293 | 12:1 | |
| Los Lagos Bilingual Academy West Ottawa Public School District | PK–05 | 267 | 15.1:1 | |
| Pine Creek Elementary School West Ottawa Public School District | PK–05 | 418 | 11.8:1 | |
| Riley Farms Elementary West Ottawa Public School District | PK–05 | — | — | |
| Vanderbilt Charter Academy Vanderbilt Charter Academy · Charter | KG–08 | 401 | 12.9:1 | |
| Waukazoo Elementary School West Ottawa Public School District | PK–05 | 466 | 16.5:1 | |
| West Holland City School District | PK–05 | 413 | 9.5:1 | |
| Woodside Elementary School West Ottawa Public School District | PK–05 | 431 | 11.4:1 |
Middle schools in Holland
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harbor Lights Middle School West Ottawa Public School District | 06–08 | 903 | 17.9:1 | |
| Holland Middle School Holland City School District | 06–08 | 605 | 15.3:1 | |
| Macatawa Bay Middle School West Ottawa Public School District | 06–08 | 632 | 15:1 |
High schools in Holland
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black River Public School MiddleHigh Black River Public School · Charter | 06–12 | 569 | 14.8:1 | |
| Careerline Tech Center Ottawa Area ISD · Career and Technical School | 11–12 | 0 | 0:1 | |
| Dunes Alternative High School West Ottawa Public School District · Alternative School | 06–12 | 81 | 36:1 | |
| Holland High School Holland City School District | 09–12 | 967 | 16.8:1 | |
| Holland Virtual Tech High School Holland City School District · Alternative School | 11–12 | 48 | 48:1 | |
| Lighthouse Academy Juvenile Justice Institute Lighthouse Academy · Charter · Alternative School | 06–12 | 14 | 5.3:1 | |
| West Ottawa High School Campus West Ottawa Public School District | 09–12 | 2,187 | 19.6:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Holland
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Felch Street Building Ottawa Area ISD · Special Education School | UG–UG | 118 | 6.2:1 | |
| Hamilton Virtual School Hamilton Community Schools · Virtual | KG–12 | 172 | 18.2:1 | |
| Sheldon Pines School Ottawa Area ISD · Special Education School | KG–12 | 23 | 3.8:1 | |
| West Ottawa Virtual Academy West Ottawa Public School District · Virtual | KG–12 | 40 | 28.6:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White40.1%
- Hispanic43%
- Black4.8%
- Asian5.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial6.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 28 Holland schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (11,880 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Holland
How many public schools are in Holland, MI?
The current NCES directory lists 30 open public schools with a location address in Holland: 16 elementary, 3 middle, 7 high, 4 combined or other. Together they reported 11,880 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Holland?
Schools with an address in Holland belong to 8 education agencies, led by West Ottawa Public School District (13 schools), Holland City School District (7 schools), Ottawa Area ISD (3 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Holland?
West Ottawa High School Campus reported the largest high-school enrollment in Holland, with 2,187 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Holland?
Yes. 5 of the 30 public schools in Holland are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Black River Public School Elementary, Black River Public School MiddleHigh, Eagle Crest Charter Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Holland schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Holland public schools is 14.8:1, 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 Holland 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