For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,425 students in 49401, MI.
The top ranked public middle schools in 49401, MI are Allendale Middle School, Allendale High School and Ottawa Area Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 49401 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in 49401, MI have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 49401, MI Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Allendale Middle 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
| 565 students
Rank: #22.
Allendale High 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
| 772 students
Rank: #33.
Ottawa Area Center
Special Education 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
| 88 students
49401, 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 middle schools in 49401, MI?
The top ranked public middle schools in 49401, MI include Allendale Middle School, Allendale High School and Ottawa Area Center.
How many public middle schools are located in 49401?
3 public middle schools are located in 49401.
What is the racial composition of students in 49401?
49401 public middle schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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