For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 3,613 students in 49423, MI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 49423, MI are Black River Public School Middlehigh, Blue Star Elementary School and Vanderbilt Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 49423 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 49423, MI have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best 49423, MI Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Black River Public School Middlehigh
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
491 Columbia Ave
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 355-0055
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 355-0055
Gr: 6-12 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Blue Star Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3846 58th St
Holland, MI 49423
(269) 751-5630
Holland, MI 49423
(269) 751-5630
Gr: PK-4 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Vanderbilt Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 W 16th St
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 820-5050
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 820-5050
Gr: K-8 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #44.
West
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 W 24th St
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-5080
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-5080
Gr: PK-5 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #55.
Black River Public School Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
513 Columbia Ave
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 355-0055
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 355-0055
Gr: K-5 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #66.
Holland Heights
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
856 E 12th St
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-2701
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-2701
Gr: PK-5 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #77.
Holland Language Academy At Van Raalte
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
461 Van Raalte Ave
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-2601
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-2601
Gr: PK-5 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #88.
Hamilton Virtual School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4317 46th St
Holland, MI 49423
(269) 751-5148
Holland, MI 49423
(269) 751-5148
Gr: K-12 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #99.
Holland Virtual Tech High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 Van Raalte Ave
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-5051
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-5051
Gr: 6-12 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 48:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1010.
Jefferson
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
282 W 30th St
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-5081
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-5081
Gr: PK-5 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1111.
Holland Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
373 E 24th St
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-5085
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-5085
Gr: 6-8 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 49423, MI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 49423, MI include Black River Public School Middlehigh, Blue Star Elementary School and Vanderbilt Charter Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in 49423?
11 public elementary schools are located in 49423.
What is the racial composition of students in 49423?
49423 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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