Area Education

Since the Holland area was settled, residents have placed a high priority on education. Educational opportunities abound - from preschool through graduate level university courses.

Most area K-12 students attend schools administered by the Hamilton School District, Holland Christian Schools, Holland Public Schools, Saugatuck Public Schools and the Zeeland School District. Other students may attend one of the area's parochial or charter schools.

Careerline Tech Center, north of Holland, offers career-oriented education and training to high school students from several area public, private and charter schools.

A joint project of the Ottawa Area Intermediate School District and Grand Rapids Community College, the Patrick A. Thompson Michigan Technical Education Center (M-TEC) offers vocational training in technical skilled trades, either through courses geared for individuals, or through tailored training for specific employers.

Hope College is one of the community's four post-secondary institutions. The college, affiliated with the Reformed Church of America, is an important part of the city's heritage. Just two blocks from downtown, it is the only private, four-year liberal arts college in the country with national accreditation in art, dance music and theater.

Located next to Hope College and also affiliated with the Reformed Church of America is the Western Theological Seminary. Open to students of any denomination, the seminary attracts students from all over the world.

Another Holland area post-secondary institution is Davenport University. Tracing its roots to 1866, the Grand Rapids-based institution has grown from a college to the largest independent university in Michigan and northern Indiana.

College courses are offered in Holland at Grand Valley State University's Meijer Campus. On 19 acres donated by Meijer, Inc., the university offers bachelor's and master's degrees along with a variety of general courses.

Area K-12 Schools

Beaverdam Christian School

Black River Public School

Borculo Christian School

Hamilton Community Schools

Calvary Schools of Holland

Corpus Christi Catholic School

Eagle Crest Charter Academy

Holland Christian Schools

Holland Public Schools

Ottawa Area Intermediate School District

Saugatuck Public Schools