Olive Township District No. 1 School · Photo: rossograph · CC BY-SA 3.0Olive Township’s public schools outscore 82% of Michigan districts
Math proficiency in Olive Township’s districts is 42%, above the Michigan average (34%). The grade covers the two public school districts serving Olive 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 99% 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.
Olive Township’s schools, in brief
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 56% and math 42% across both districts in spring 2022, against 45% and 34% statewide; 89% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 82%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
West Ottawa Public spends $15,070 per student and Zeeland $15,924, against $16,528 across Michigan (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓
Choice beyond the district
South Olive 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 Olive Township’s grade
A−: better than 82% of Michigan school districts, #172 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 Olive Township, with each school’s own grade.
9th grade in Olive Township · depends on your address
West Ottawa High School Campus
Grades 9–12 · 2,187 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Holland
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 Olive Township · depends on your address
West Ottawa High School Campus
Grades 9–12 · 2,187 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Holland
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 Olive Township · depends on your address
West Ottawa High School Campus
Grades 9–12 · 2,187 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Holland
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 Olive Township · depends on your address
West Ottawa High School Campus
Grades 9–12 · 2,187 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Holland
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
Olive Township runs its own schools through grade 12 (West Ottawa Public School District). From grade PK, students attend the Zeeland Public Schools, shared with Blendon, Holland, Zeeland and Zeeland. Its elementary school is in Zeeland. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Two districts serve Olive 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
Olive Township vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Michigan towns that share Olive Township’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Olive Township | A− | West Ottawa Public PK–12 · Zeeland PK–12 |
| Port Sheldon | A− | West Ottawa Public PK–12 · Grand Haven Area PK–12 |
| Robinson | A | Grand Haven Area |
| Holland | — | West Ottawa Public PK–12 · Zeeland PK–12 |
| Blendon | A | Zeeland PK–12 · Hudsonville Public PK–12 |
2 of the 4 neighbors share West Ottawa Public with Olive Township for grades PK–12, so their letters differ mainly through the lower grades.
Every school in Olive Township
23 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).
Left off: 3 public programs with fewer than 25 students (Lighthouse Academy Ottawa Juvenile Detention Center, Sheldon Pines School and Careerline Tech Center).
Questions about Olive Township’s schools
Are Olive Township’s schools good?
By Michigan’s own tests, yes: the public schools Olive Township children attend outscore 82% of Michigan’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #172 of 699 Michigan towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 86%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Olive Township in?
Two districts: West Ottawa Public School District runs grades PK–12, and Zeeland Public Schools runs grades PK–12, shared with Blendon, Holland, Zeeland and Zeeland.
Where do Olive Township kids go to high school?
One of 3 high schools, depending on your address: West Ottawa High School Campus, Zeeland West High School and Zeeland East High School.
What is Olive Township’s graduation rate?
89% of the class of 2023 in West Ottawa Public School District graduated in four years, against 82% across Michigan.
How much does Olive Township spend per student?
$15,070 in West Ottawa Public School District and $15,924 in Zeeland Public Schools (FY2024), against $16,528 across Michigan. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Olive Township?
Yes: South Olive Christian School (religious, grades PK–7, 99 students).
Parents talk
What Olive Township families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Olive 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.