Photo: Public domain · Public domainBlendon Township’s public schools outscore 92% of Michigan districts
54% of students in Blendon Township’s public schools are proficient in math, above the Michigan average (34%). The grade covers the two public school districts serving Blendon Township, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Michigan, not nationally.
From Michigan state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Blendon Township’s schools, in brief
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 66% and math 54% across both districts in spring 2022, against 45% and 34% statewide; 92% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 82%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
Zeeland spends $15,924 per student and Hudsonville Public $14,985, against $16,528 across Michigan (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓
Choice beyond the district
Libertas Christian School (private) is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Blendon Township’s grade
A: better than 92% of Michigan school districts, #59 of 699 Michigan towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Michigan average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Blendon Township, with each school’s own grade.
9th grade in Blendon Township · depends on your address
Hudsonville High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,995 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Hudsonville
Zeeland West High School
Grades 9–12 · 975 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Zeeland
Zeeland East High School
Grades 9–12 · 935 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Zeeland
10th grade in Blendon Township · depends on your address
Hudsonville High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,995 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Hudsonville
Zeeland West High School
Grades 9–12 · 975 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Zeeland
Zeeland East High School
Grades 9–12 · 935 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Zeeland
11th grade in Blendon Township · depends on your address
Hudsonville High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,995 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Hudsonville
Zeeland West High School
Grades 9–12 · 975 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Zeeland
Zeeland East High School
Grades 9–12 · 935 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Zeeland
12th grade in Blendon Township · depends on your address
Hudsonville High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,995 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Hudsonville
Zeeland West High School
Grades 9–12 · 975 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Zeeland
Zeeland East High School
Grades 9–12 · 935 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Zeeland
Blendon Township runs its own schools through grade 12 (Zeeland Public Schools). From grade PK, students attend the Hudsonville Public School District, shared with Georgetown, Hudsonville and Jamestown. Its elementary school is in Zeeland. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Two districts serve Blendon Township
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
Blendon Township vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Michigan towns that share Blendon Township’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Blendon Township | A | Zeeland PK–12 · Hudsonville Public PK–12 |
| Zeeland | A | Zeeland |
| Olive | A− | West Ottawa Public PK–12 · Zeeland PK–12 |
| Allendale | A− | Allendale Public |
| Georgetown | A+ | Hudsonville Public PK–12 · Jenison PK–12 |
2 of the 4 neighbors share Zeeland with Blendon Township for grades PK–12, so their letters differ mainly through the lower grades.
Every school in Blendon Township
22 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Michigan’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Blendon Township’s schools
Are Blendon Township’s schools good?
By Michigan’s own tests, yes: the public schools Blendon Township children attend outscore 92% of Michigan’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A Schools grade, #59 of 699 Michigan towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 95%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Blendon Township in?
Two districts: Zeeland Public Schools runs grades PK–12, and Hudsonville Public School District runs grades PK–12, shared with Georgetown, Hudsonville and Jamestown.
Where do Blendon Township kids go to high school?
One of 3 high schools, depending on your address: Hudsonville High School, Zeeland West High School and Zeeland East High School.
What is Blendon Township’s graduation rate?
92% of the class of 2023 in Zeeland Public Schools graduated in four years, against 82% across Michigan.
How much does Blendon Township spend per student?
$15,924 in Zeeland Public Schools and $14,985 in Hudsonville Public School District (FY2024), against $16,528 across Michigan. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Blendon Township?
Yes: Libertas Christian School (religious, grades K–12, 188 students).
Parents talk
What Blendon Township families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Blendon Township → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Michigan. Stars are from neighbors.