For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,670 students in 49401, MI (there are , serving 541 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in 49401, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 49401, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 49401 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 49401, MI have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best 49401, MI Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Evergreen Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10690 Learning Ln
Allendale, MI 49401
(616) 892-3465
Allendale, MI 49401
(616) 892-3465
Gr: PK-3 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Allendale Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7161 Pleasant View Ct
Allendale, MI 49401
(616) 892-5595
Allendale, MI 49401
(616) 892-5595
Gr: 6-8 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Allendale High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10760 68th Ave
Allendale, MI 49401
(616) 892-5585
Allendale, MI 49401
(616) 892-5585
Gr: 8-12 | 772 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Oakwood Intermediate
(Math: 40% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10505 Learning Ln
Allendale, MI 49401
(616) 892-3475
Allendale, MI 49401
(616) 892-3475
Gr: K-5 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
New Options High School
Alternative 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
Gr: 9-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 45:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #66.
Ottawa Area Center
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10160 96th Ave
Allendale, MI 49401
(616) 895-4303
Allendale, MI 49401
(616) 895-4303
Gr: PK-12 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
10455 Timberline Dr
Allendale, MI 49401
(616) 892-5580
Allendale, MI 49401
(616) 892-5580
Gr: PK-K | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
49401, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK
10690 Learning Ln
Allendale, MI 49401
(616) 892-3470
Allendale, MI 49401
(616) 892-3470
Gr: K-3 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 49401, MI?
The top ranked public schools in 49401, MI include Evergreen Elementary School, Allendale Middle School and Allendale High School.
How many public schools are located in 49401?
7 public schools are located in 49401.
What percentage of students in 49401 go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in 49401 are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 49401?
49401 public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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