Top Rankings
Holland City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,221 students in Holland City School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public pre schools in Michigan.
Public Preschools in Holland City School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public preschool average of 41% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,088 Schools
# Students
2,841 Students
375,360 Students
# Teachers
210 Teachers
25,290 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Holland City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 72% has decreased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#411 out of 862 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
38%
Graduation Rate
72%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
48%
9%
% Black
10%
22%
% White
34%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,825 is higher than the state median of $18,604. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,786 is higher than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$59 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$51 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,825
$18,604
Spending / Student
$17,786
$17,782
Best Holland City School District Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 W 24th St
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-5080
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-5080
Gr: PK-5 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Holland Heights
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
856 E 12th St
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-2701
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-2701
Gr: PK-5 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
Holland Language Academy At Van Raalte
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
461 Van Raalte Ave
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-2601
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-2601
Gr: PK-5 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #44.
Jefferson
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
282 W 30th St
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-5081
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-5081
Gr: PK-5 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Recent Articles
How Public Schools Train Staff Each Year
Learn how public schools train staff each year through professional development, safety training, technology instruction, and ongoing educational support.
What Substitute Teachers Experience in Public Schools
Discover what substitute teachers experience in public schools, including daily responsibilities, challenges, rewards, and their role in student success.
How Teachers Collaborate Across Departments in Public Schools
Learn how teachers collaborate across departments to improve student outcomes, strengthen instruction, and prepare students for real-world success.
