Education
Grand Haven Area Public Schools provides each student - child through adult - with a positive learning environment. Students are thus allowed to experience success, prepared for the challenges of a changing global society, and encouraged to realize his or her full potential. The district has 9 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1
high school, serving approximately 6,000 students in a 100-square mile area.
Spring Lake Public Schools
Spring Lake Public Schools are also committed to the goal of having each student perform at his or her highest possible academic level. With approximately 2,000 students, the district is small enough to offer all students the opportunity to participate in the extracurricular activities of their choice, yet large enough to offer all of the programs traditionally offered by larger school systems. Spring Lake's
two K-5 buildings were renovated in 1991 and high school was newly built in
2001.
Fruitport Community Schools
Ottawa Area Intermediate Schools
Walden Green Montessori
Our mission at Walden Green is to follow the child and help educate each child to their human potential. We do so by utilizing the Montessori Method and incorporating current brain research and pedagogical practices. Our school has provided a quality Montessori education to the children and families of the West Michigan community for over twenty years. We are a community of active learners with children, parents, teachers, and community members sharing in the learning process. Our programs cultivate motivation, self-discipline and the love of learning in each child; qualities that will serve your children well throughout their lives. Our programs serve children three years of age through eighth grade. Walden Green is a tuition free Public School Academy.
West Michigan Academy of Arts & Academics
Lakeshore Baptist Academy
Seventh Day Adventist School
St. John's Lutheran School
St. Mary's School
In addition to these, there are five institutions of higher learning located even closer to the Greater Grand Haven area:
Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Valley State University
Grand Valley State University has its main campus in Allendale, Michigan with centers in Muskegon and Grand Rapids. This public institution offers many undergraduate and graduate programs in the arts, sciences and business. In addition to its North Central accreditation, the school is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design, and the National Association of Schools of Music. The school has also been accredited in chemistry, teacher education, engineering and technology, nursing, physical therapy, and social work.
Muskegon Community College
Muskegon Community College is a two-year public institution which offers three degrees in a comprehensive range of subjects. The Associate of Arts and Associate in Science degrees provide the first two years of a four-year Bachelor Degree program; students who graduate from MCC with one of these degrees usually enter a four-year college with junior year standing.
Baker College
Baker College in Muskegon is a North Central accredited, private college specializing in career-oriented training. Since 1888, Baker has prepared students for successful careers in business, technical, and allied health fields while providing a comprehensive general education.
Hope College
Hope College, located in Holland, Michigan, is a liberal arts undergraduate college affiliated with the Reformed Church in America. Hope offers a variety of Bachelor of Science, or Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. The school is known for its excellent preprofessional training, and is fully accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools and by other agencies including those in chemistry, art and design, music, theater, dance, and nursing.
Davenport College Holland Campus
The communities of the Greater Grand Haven area are served by two excellent school systems. Grand Haven Area Public Schools serve the Cities of Grand Haven and Ferrysburg, the township of Grand Haven, and a portion of Spring Lake Township plus portions of other nearby communities. Spring Lake Public Schools serve most of Spring Lake Village and Spring Lake Township.
Public Schools
Private Schools
Higher Education
Libraries Public Schools
Grand Haven Area Public Schools
1415 S. Beechtree, Grand Haven
616) 850-5000
345 Hammond, Spring Lake
(616) 846-5500
3741 Hts. Ravenna Rd, Fruitport
(616) 865-3156
13663 Port Sheldon Rd., Holland
(616) 846-6840
17771 W. Spring Lake Rd., Spring Lake
(616) 842-4523
(616) 844-9961
West Michigan Academy of Arts 7 Academics is a public charter school that integrates the arts (dance, drama, music, visual arts) with the Academics
Private Schools
Grand Haven Christian School
1102 Grant, Grand Haven
(616) 842-5420
We educate children in an academic environment where God is the center of the learning experience and children are prepared for a life of faithful service to God and community.
13664 Lakeshore Dr., Grand Haven
(616) 842-8290
16754 136th Ave., Grand Haven
(616) 842-2631
525 Taylor, Grand Haven
(616) 842-0260
114 Prospect, Spring Lake
(616) 842-1282Higher Education
Opportunities in higher education are within easy reach of the Greater Grand Haven area. Grand Rapids, just 35 miles away, is home to four colleges. Michigan State University and Western Michigan University extension programs are also offered in Grand Rapids.
143 Bostwick Ave., NE, Grand Rapids MI 49503
(616) 234-3600
Community
College - Associates Degrees, Occupational Training, Customized Training,
Seminars, Continuing Education.
Main Campus/Allendale
(616) 895-6611
221 S. Quarterline
Muskegon, MI 49442
(616) 773-9131
(formerly Muskegon Business College)
1903 Marquette Ave., Muskegon
(616) 726-4904
141 E. 12th St, Holland MI 49424
(616) 395-7000
643 South Waverly Road, Holland
(616) 395-4600Libraries
Loutit District Library
407 Columbus St., Grand Haven
(616) 842-5560
Spring Lake District Library
123 E. Exchange St., Spring Lake
(616) 846-5770
