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Best Public Schools in Douglas, MI

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366

Students

5-star school

Top rankedDouglas Elementary School138^th of 1,488 Michigan elementary schools

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Biggest riser

Douglas Elementary School up 14 spots statewide this year

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Summary:

The city of Douglas, Michigan is home to a single standout elementary school, Douglas Elementary School, which serves students from the Saugatuck Public Schools district. This exceptional institution ranks in the top 10% of Michigan elementary schools, consistently earning 4-5 star ratings from SchoolDigger over the past three years.

Douglas Elementary's academic performance is truly remarkable, with students significantly outperforming state averages on M-Step assessments across all grade levels and subject areas. For instance, in the 2024-2025 school year, 75.4% of 5th graders scored proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 44.4%. The school's low chronic absenteeism rate of 29.5% also indicates strong student engagement and attendance. With a student-teacher ratio of 13.2, Douglas Elementary provides a personalized learning environment, further contributing to its exceptional educational outcomes.

The school's investment in its students is evident in its per-student spending of $14,707, which exceeds the state average. This financial commitment, combined with the school's consistent high rankings and diverse student population, make Douglas Elementary a model of educational excellence in the Douglas, Michigan area.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				M-Step English Language Arts (2025)			M-Step Math (2025)			M-Step Science (2025)	M-Step Social Studies (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Douglas Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	261 Randolph St	Douglas	49406	Allegan County	Saugatuck Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(269) 857-2139	366	27	13.7	23.0%	326 (89.1%)	1 (0.3%)	24 (6.6%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	11 (3.0%)	89	138^th of 1488 public elementary schools	90.7%		87.8	152^nd of 1486 public elementary schools	89.8%	14	72.5	55.9	75.4	73.9	54.2	63.1	67.7	46.2	$15,100	$833	$14,267

Cities Near Douglas

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Saugatuck	1.56 mi	2	31^st
Fennville	6.08 mi	5	412^th
Holland	6.59 mi	32	229^th
Glenn	8.3 mi	1
Hamilton	10.02 mi	4	87^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.