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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Allegan County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 48 public schools serving 15,908 students in Allegan County, MI (there are 7 private schools, serving 500 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Allegan County, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Allegan County, MI are Douglas Elementary School, Dorr School and Hamilton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Allegan County, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Allegan County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Allegan County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Douglas Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
261 Randolph St
Douglas, MI 49406
(269) 857-2139
Gr: PK-5 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Dorr School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4159 18th St
Dorr, MI 49323
(616) 681-9637
Gr: PK-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3472 Lincoln Rd
Hamilton, MI 49419
(269) 751-5413
Gr: PK-4 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Saugatuck Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
401 Elizabeth St
Saugatuck, MI 49453
(269) 857-2133
Gr: 6-8 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Sycamore Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2163 142nd Ave
Dorr, MI 49323
(616) 681-9189
Gr: PK-5 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
Saugatuck High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
401 Elizabeth St
Saugatuck, MI 49453
(269) 857-2133
Gr: 9-12 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #77.
Pine Street Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
201 Pine St
Wayland, MI 49348
(269) 792-1127
Gr: 4-5 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #88.
Hamilton Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4845 136th Ave
Hamilton, MI 49419
(269) 751-4436
Gr: 5-8 | 707 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #99.
Hopkins Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
400 S Clark St
Hopkins, MI 49328
(269) 793-7286
Gr: PK-5 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1010.
Washington Street Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
538 Washington St
Otsego, MI 49078
(269) 694-7800
Gr: PK-5 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Gilkey Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
707 S Woodhams St
Plainwell, MI 49080
(269) 685-2424
Gr: PK-5 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Hamilton High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4911 136th Ave
Hamilton, MI 49419
(269) 751-5185
Gr: 9-12 | 793 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1313.
Bentheim Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4057 38th St
Hamilton, MI 49419
(269) 751-5335
Gr: PK-4 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1414.
Dix Street Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
503 Dix St
Otsego, MI 49078
(269) 694-7703
Gr: PK-5 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1515.
Otsego High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
550 Washington St
Otsego, MI 49078
(269) 694-7403
Gr: 9-12 | 708 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1616.
Plainwell High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
684 102nd Ave
Plainwell, MI 49080
(269) 685-9554
Gr: 9-12 | 828 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1717.
Fennville Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5 Memorial Dr
Fennville, MI 49408
(269) 722-3580
Gr: 9-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1818.
Otsego Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
540 Washington St
Otsego, MI 49078
(269) 694-7500
Gr: 6-8 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #19 - 2219. - 22.
Allegan Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
550 5th St
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 673-5433
Gr: 9-12 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #19 - 2219. - 22.
Glenn Public School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1394 Adams St
Glenn, MI 49416
(269) 512-7970
Gr: K-6 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #19 - 2219. - 22.
Otsego West Campus High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
570 Washington St
Otsego, MI 49078
(269) 694-7403
Gr: 6-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #19 - 2219. - 22.
Renaissance High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
798 E Bridge St
Plainwell, MI 49080
(269) 685-8911
Gr: 9-12 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #2323.
Wayland Union Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
701 Wildcat Dr
Wayland, MI 49348
(269) 792-2306
Gr: 5-8 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #2424.
Outlook Academy Youth Home Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2243 33rd St
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 512-7880
Gr: 5-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #2525.
Wayland High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
870 E Superior St
Wayland, MI 49348
(269) 792-2254
Gr: 9-12 | 800 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Rj Steeby School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
435 E Superior St
Wayland, MI 49348
(269) 792-2281
Gr: 2-3 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
West Ward Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
630 Vernon St
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 673-7000
Gr: K-5 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #2828.
Hopkins High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
333 S Clark St
Hopkins, MI 49328
(269) 793-7616
Gr: 9-12 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #2929.
Dawson Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
125 Elm St
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 673-6925
Gr: K-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #3030.
Plainwell Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
720 Brigham St
Plainwell, MI 49080
(269) 685-5813
Gr: 6-8 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #3131.
Le White Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3300 115th Ave
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 673-2241
Gr: 6-8 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #3232.
Hopkins Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
215 S Clark St
Hopkins, MI 49328
(269) 793-7407
Gr: 6-8 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #3333.
North Ward Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
440 River St
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 673-6003
Gr: PK-K | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #3434.
Fennville Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8 Memorial Dr
Fennville, MI 49408
(269) 722-3850
Gr: PK-5 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Career Connections Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
870 E Superior St
Wayland, MI 49348
(269) 792-2254
Gr: 9-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Allegan County, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in Allegan County, MI include Douglas Elementary School, Dorr School and Hamilton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Allegan County?
48 public schools are located in Allegan County.
What percentage of students in Allegan County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Allegan County are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Allegan County?
Allegan County public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Allegan County are often viewed compared to one another?

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