Public schools in Zeeland, MI
14 open public schools with an address in Zeeland, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
14
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
6,242
14 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.8:1
Michigan median 16.3:1
Charter schools
2
1 virtual
An overview of Zeeland public schools
The federal directory lists 14 public schools in Zeeland, MI: 7 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high, 2 combined or other. The 14 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 6,242 students, an average of 446 per school. The largest campus is Zeeland West High School (975 students), and the largest elementary school is New Groningen School (512).
Zeeland Public Schools operates the most schools here (12), 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 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 2 charter schools, 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 22% 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 Zeeland
Elementary schools in Zeeland
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Elementary School Zeeland Public Schools | KG–05 | 343 | 13.9:1 | |
| Lincoln Elementary School Zeeland Public Schools | KG–05 | 361 | 14.5:1 | |
| New Groningen School Zeeland Public Schools | KG–05 | 512 | 15.1:1 | |
| Quincy Elementary School Zeeland Public Schools | PK–05 | 455 | 15.9:1 | |
| Roosevelt Elementary School Zeeland Public Schools | KG–05 | 261 | 12:1 | |
| Woodbridge Elementary School Zeeland Public Schools | PK–05 | 361 | 13.5:1 | |
| Zeeland Quest Zeeland Public Schools | KG–08 | 144 | 12.7:1 |
Middle schools in Zeeland
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cityside Middle School Zeeland Public Schools | 06–08 | 771 | 16.7:1 | |
| Creekside Middle School Zeeland Public Schools | 05–08 | 577 | 15.5:1 |
High schools in Zeeland
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venture Academy Zeeland Public Schools · Alternative School | 09–12 | 82 | 18.6:1 | |
| Zeeland East High School Zeeland Public Schools | 09–12 | 935 | 18.6:1 | |
| Zeeland West High School Zeeland Public Schools | 09–12 | 975 | 18.8:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Zeeland
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICademy Global ICademy Global · Charter · Virtual | KG–12 | 197 | 10.7:1 | |
| Innocademy Innocademy · Charter | PK–12 | 268 | 10.3:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White71.7%
- Hispanic18.7%
- Black1.4%
- Asian3.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial4.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 14 Zeeland schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (6,242 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Zeeland
How many public schools are in Zeeland, MI?
The current NCES directory lists 14 open public schools with a location address in Zeeland: 7 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 6,242 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Zeeland?
Schools with an address in Zeeland belong to 3 education agencies, led by Zeeland Public Schools (12 schools), ICademy Global (1 school), Innocademy (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 Zeeland?
Zeeland West High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Zeeland, with 975 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Zeeland?
Yes. 2 of the 14 public schools in Zeeland are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including ICademy Global, Innocademy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Zeeland schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Zeeland 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 Zeeland 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