Top Rankings
Zeeland School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 5,894 students in Zeeland School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Zeeland School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
12 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
5,894 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
366 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Zeeland School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 851 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#85 out of 866 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
38%
Graduation Rate
94%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.44
0.56
# American Indian Students
8 Students
8,574 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
203 Students
50,770 Students
% Asian Students
3%
4%
# Hispanic Students
1,015 Students
125,678 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
9%
# Black Students
91 Students
244,434 Students
% Black Students
2%
18%
# White Students
4,292 Students
871,645 Students
% White Students
73%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
11 Students
1,208 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
274 Students
73,219 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
437
110,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
400
100,790
# Students in 2nd Grade:
399
102,777
# Students in 3rd Grade:
383
100,401
# Students in 4th Grade:
414
101,847
# Students in 5th Grade:
476
101,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
439
102,120
# Students in 7th Grade:
471
103,285
# Students in 8th Grade:
486
102,692
# Students in 9th Grade:
493
114,669
# Students in 10th Grade:
504
112,993
# Students in 11th Grade:
524
109,871
# Students in 12th Grade:
468
109,317
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,972
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,231 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,965 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$102 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$88 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,231
$18,510
Spending / Student
$14,965
$17,693
Best Zeeland School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Groningen School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10542 Chicago Dr
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 748-3375
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 748-3375
Grades: K-5
| 534 students
Rank: #22.
Adams Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7447 Adams St
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 748-3476
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 748-3476
Grades: PK-5
| 377 students
Rank: #33.
Woodbridge Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9110 Woodbridge St
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 748-3400
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 748-3400
Grades: K-5
| 392 students
Rank: #44.
Quincy Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10155 Quincy St
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 748-4701
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 748-4701
Grades: PK-5
| 478 students
Rank: #55.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
60 E Lincoln Ave
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 748-3350
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 748-3350
Grades: PK-5
| 368 students
Rank: #66.
Zeeland Quest
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
175 W Roosevelt Ave
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 748-3065
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 748-3065
Grades: K-8
| 146 students
Rank: #77.
Zeeland East High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3333 96th Ave
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 748-3100
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 748-3100
Grades: 9-12
| 956 students
Rank: #88.
Zeeland West High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3390 100th Ave
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 748-4500
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 748-4500
Grades: 9-12
| 953 students
Rank: #99.
Cityside Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
320 E Main Ave
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 748-3200
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 748-3200
Grades: 6-8
| 767 students
Rank: #1010.
Creekside Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
179 W Roosevelt Ave
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 748-3300
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 748-3300
Grades: 5-8
| 581 students
Rank: #1111.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
175 W Roosevelt Ave
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 748-3050
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 748-3050
Grades: PK-5
| 262 students
Rank: #1212.
Venture Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3390 100th Ave
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 748-4740
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 748-4740
Grades: 9-12
| 80 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Zeeland School District?
Zeeland School District manages 12 public schools serving 5,894 students.
What is the rank of Zeeland School District?
Zeeland School District is ranked #88 out of 851 school districts in Michigan (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Zeeland School District?
73% of Zeeland School District students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Zeeland School District?
Zeeland School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Zeeland School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,965 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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