Top Rankings
West Ottawa Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 6,729 students in West Ottawa Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in West Ottawa Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
14 Schools
3,470 Schools
# Students
6,729 Students
1,369,382 Students
# Teachers
426 Teachers
82,971 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
West Ottawa Public School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 845 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has decreased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#282 out of 862 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
38%
Graduation Rate
89%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
6%
4%
% Hispanic
45%
9%
% Black
3%
18%
% White
39%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,698 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,604. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,495 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$106 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$104 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,698
$18,604
Spending / Student
$15,495
$17,782
Best West Ottawa Public School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lakewood Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2134 W Lakewood Blvd
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-1300
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-1300
Gr: PK-5 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Lakeshore Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3765 N 168th Ave
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-1400
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-1400
Gr: PK-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Waukazoo Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1294 W Lakewood Blvd
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-1800
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-1800
Gr: PK-5 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
North Holland Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11946 New Holland St
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-1500
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-1500
Gr: K-5 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #55.
West Ottawa High School Campus
(Math: 33% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3685 Butternut Dr
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-1100
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-1100
Gr: 9-12 | 2,187 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #66.
Harbor Lights Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1024 136th Ave
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-1000
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-1000
Gr: 6-8 | 903 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #77.
West Ottawa Virtual Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
215 Beech St
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-2299
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-2299
Gr: K-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #88.
Great Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3200 152nd Ave
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-1200
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-1200
Gr: PK-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #99.
Macatawa Bay Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3700 140th Ave
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-2000
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-2000
Gr: 6-8 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1010.
Sheldon Woods Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15050 Blair St
West Olive, MI 49460
(616) 786-1700
West Olive, MI 49460
(616) 786-1700
Gr: PK-5 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1111.
Woodside Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2591 N Division Ave
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-1900
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-1900
Gr: PK-5 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1212.
Pine Creek Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1184 136th Ave
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-1600
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-1600
Gr: PK-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1313.
Dunes Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3600 152nd Ave
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-1100
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-1100
Gr: 9-12 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 41:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Ottawa Public School District?
West Ottawa Public School District manages 14 public schools serving 6,729 students.
What is the rank of West Ottawa Public School District?
West Ottawa Public School District is ranked #300 out of 845 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in West Ottawa Public School District?
45% of West Ottawa Public School District students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Ottawa Public School District?
West Ottawa Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is West Ottawa Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,495 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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