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Schools in Zeeland · Zeeland Public Schools

Zeeland’s public schools outscore 88% of Michigan districts

In Zeeland, 49% of tested students are proficient in math, above the Michigan average (34%). The grade covers the public school district serving Zeeland, 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.

#97of 699 Michigan townsK–12Where will my kid go?

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.

Reading proficiency
63%
▲ 18 pts vs MI 45%
2021–22
Math proficiency
49%
▲ 15 pts vs MI 34%
2021–22
Graduate on time
92%
▲ 10 pts vs MI 82%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$15.9K
▼ 4% vs MI $16.5K
FY2024
Students per teacher
16.0
MI 16.5
Schools in town
2
3,042 students on the public path
In brief

Zeeland’s schools, in brief

Better than its incomes would predict

Among the 836 Michigan towns with household incomes within a quarter of Zeeland’s, its schools beat 98%, higher than their 88% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 63% and math 49% 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

The district spends $15,924 per student, against $16,528 across Michigan (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one middle and two high schools

Which school depends on the address at the later steps. See the path ↓

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.

The School Grade

What’s behind Zeeland’s grade

A Test scoresB+ Graduation

A: better than 88% of Michigan school districts, #97 of 699 Michigan towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Michigan average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

Michigan school districts we grade (815)Better than 88%
Lower resultsHigher results
Michigan towns with similar household incomes (836)Better than 98%
A firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 3,116 test results and a graduating class of 491 wouldn’t change the letter. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Zeeland’s students in the tested grades sat them (3,116 in math, 3,115 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Zeeland, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
K–5Lincoln Elementary SchoolZeeland Public SchoolsA−
6–8Cityside Middle SchoolZeeland Public SchoolsA−
9–122 high schoolsDepends on your addressA−

Zeeland’s public schools are run by Zeeland Public Schools, which also serves Blendon, Holland, Olive and Zeeland. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Zeeland Public SchoolsGrades PK–12 · 12 schools · 5,777 students, down 4% since 2020–21 · 16.0 per teacher (MI 16.5)
$15,924MI $16,528 · FY2024
A
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading63%
State average 45.4% · 3115 students tested
Math49%
State average 33.6% · 3116 students tested

Zeeland vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Michigan towns that share Zeeland’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
ZeelandAZeeland
Holland—West Ottawa Public PK–12 · Zeeland PK–12

Every school in Zeeland

4 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).

District schools in Zeelandby address
Lincoln Elementary School
Elementary · Grades K–5
A−
361 students15:1Rate it →
Cityside Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8
A−
771 students17:1Rate it →
Also serving Zeelandin other towns
Zeeland West High School
High · Grades 9–12
A−
975 students19:1Rate it →
Zeeland East High School
High · Grades 9–12
A−
935 students19:1Rate it →

Questions about Zeeland’s schools

Are Zeeland’s schools good?

By Michigan’s own tests, yes: the public schools Zeeland children attend outscore 88% of Michigan’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A Schools grade, #97 of 699 Michigan towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 98%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Zeeland in?

Zeeland Public Schools, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 5,777 students in 12 schools (2024–25).

Where do Zeeland kids go to high school?

One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: Zeeland West High School and Zeeland East High School.

What is Zeeland’s graduation rate?

92% of the class of 2023 in Zeeland Public Schools graduated in four years, against 82% across Michigan.

How much does Zeeland spend per student?

$15,924 in Zeeland Public Schools (FY2024), against $16,528 across Michigan. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

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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.