Photo: BenHerrera1979 · CC BY-SA 4.0Holland’s public schools outscore 59% of Michigan districts
The grade covers the two public school districts serving Holland, 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 96% 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.
Holland’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 1174 Michigan towns with household incomes within a quarter of Holland’s, its schools beat 48%, lower than their 59% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on tests
Reading proficiency is 50% and math 37% across both districts in spring 2022, against 45% and 34% statewide; 72% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 82%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
Holland City spends $19,794 per student and Hamilton $15,452, against $16,528 across Michigan (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓
Choice beyond the district
Black River Public School MiddleHigh, Black River Public School Elementary, Vanderbilt Charter Academy, Holland Christian High School (private), Holland Christian Middle School (private), Calvary Schools of Holland (private), Pine Ridge Christian School (private) and South Side Christian School (private) are in town. Holland Virtual Tech High School, an online school, is based here too; it isn’t counted as a local school. 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 Holland’s grade
B: better than 59% of Michigan school districts, #415 of 699 Michigan towns. Test scores are above the Michigan average; graduation is below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Holland, with each school’s own grade.
6th grade in Holland
Holland Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 605 students · 15:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Holland
Holland Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 605 students · 15:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Holland
Holland Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 605 students · 15:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Holland
Holland High School
Grades 9–12 · 967 students · 17:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Holland
Holland High School
Grades 9–12 · 967 students · 17:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Holland
Holland High School
Grades 9–12 · 967 students · 17:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Holland
Holland High School
Grades 9–12 · 967 students · 17:1 students per teacher
Holland runs its own schools through grade 12 (Holland City School District). From grade PK, students attend the Hamilton Community Schools, shared with Fillmore, Heath, Laketown, Manlius, Overisel and Salem. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Two districts serve Holland
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Above the state in reading
Holland vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Michigan towns that share Holland’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Holland | B | Holland City PK–12 · Hamilton PK–12 |
| Holland Township | — | West Ottawa Public PK–12 · Zeeland PK–12 |
| Fillmore | A− | Hamilton |
| Laketown | A | Hamilton PK–12 · Saugatuck PK–12 |
| Park | B+ | West Ottawa Public |
2 of the 4 neighbors share Hamilton with Holland for grades PK–12, so their letters differ mainly through the lower grades.
Every school in Holland
15 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 Holland’s schools
Are Holland’s schools good?
They sit near the middle of Michigan: the public schools Holland children attend outscore 59% of Michigan’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B Schools grade, #415 of 699 Michigan towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 48%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Holland in?
Two districts: Holland City School District runs grades PK–12, and Hamilton Community Schools runs grades PK–12, shared with Fillmore, Heath, Laketown, Manlius, Overisel and Salem.
Where do Holland kids go to high school?
Holland High School, with 967 students; its own test results earn a C+.
What is Holland’s graduation rate?
72% of the class of 2023 in Holland City School District graduated in four years, against 82% across Michigan.
How much does Holland spend per student?
$19,794 in Holland City School District and $15,452 in Hamilton Community Schools (FY2024), against $16,528 across Michigan. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Holland?
Yes: Holland Christian High School (religious, grades 9–12, 604 students), Holland Christian Middle School (religious, grades 6–8, 274 students), Calvary Schools of Holland (religious, grades K–12, 181 students), Pine Ridge Christian School (religious, grades 3–5, 166 students) and South Side Christian School (religious, grades PK–2, 151 students). Holland also has 3 charter schools, free and open by application.
Parents talk
What Holland families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Holland → 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.