For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,719 students in Allendale, MI (there are 1 private school, serving 364 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Allendale, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Allendale, MI are Evergreen Elementary School, Allendale Middle School and Allendale High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Allendale, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Allendale have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Allendale, MI (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Evergreen Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10690 Learning Ln
Allendale, MI 49401
(616) 892-3465
Allendale, MI 49401
(616) 892-3465
Grades: PK-3
| 547 students
Rank: #22.
Allendale Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7161 Pleasant View Ct
Allendale, MI 49401
(616) 892-5595
Allendale, MI 49401
(616) 892-5595
Grades: 6-8
| 554 students
Rank: #33.
Allendale High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10760 68th Ave
Allendale, MI 49401
(616) 892-5585
Allendale, MI 49401
(616) 892-5585
Grades: 8-12
| 775 students
Rank: #44.
Oakwood Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10505 Learning Ln
Allendale, MI 49401
(616) 892-3475
Allendale, MI 49401
(616) 892-3475
Grades: K-5
| 385 students
Rank: #55.
New Options High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10760 68th Ave
Allendale, MI 49401
(616) 892-5575
Allendale, MI 49401
(616) 892-5575
Grades: 9-12
| 55 students
Rank: #66.
Ottawa Area Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10160 96th Ave
Allendale, MI 49401
(616) 895-4303
Allendale, MI 49401
(616) 895-4303
Grades: PK-12
| 102 students
Rank: n/an/a
Allendale Early Childhood Center
Magnet School
10455 Timberline Dr
Allendale, MI 49401
(616) 892-5580
Allendale, MI 49401
(616) 892-5580
Grades: PK-K
| 301 students
Allendale, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Oaisd Community Based Early Childhood (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
10160 96th Ave
Allendale, MI 49401
(616) 738-8940
Allendale, MI 49401
(616) 738-8940
Grades: PK
| n/a students
10690 Learning Ln
Allendale, MI 49401
(616) 892-3470
Allendale, MI 49401
(616) 892-3470
Grades: K-3
| 386 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Allendale, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Allendale, MI include Evergreen Elementary School, Allendale Middle School and Allendale High School.
How many public schools are located in Allendale?
7 public schools are located in Allendale.
What percentage of students in Allendale go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Allendale are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Allendale?
Allendale public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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