For the 2024 school year, there are 53 public schools serving 17,066 students in Kalamazoo, MI (there are 17 private schools, serving 3,206 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in Kalamazoo, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Kalamazoo, MI are Winchell Elementary School, Loy Norrix High School and Alamo Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kalamazoo, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 48% statewide average). Schools in Kalamazoo have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Kalamazoo, MI (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Winchell Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 69% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2316 Winchell Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-0780
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-0780
Grades: PK-5
| 474 students
Rank: #22.
Loy Norrix High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
606 East Kilgore Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(269) 337-0200
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(269) 337-0200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,807 students
Rank: #33.
Alamo Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8184 North 6th St
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 694-7603
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 694-7603
Grades: K-5
| 279 students
Rank: #44.
Valley Center School
Special Education School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3122 Lake St
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 250-9773
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 250-9773
Grades: 1-12
| 31 students
Rank: #55.
Stem Academy
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
175 Hunt St
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 250-8907
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 250-8907
Grades: K-8
| 269 students
Rank: #66.
Kalamazoo Central High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2432 North Drake Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 337-0300
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 337-0300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,803 students
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Hillside Middle School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1941 Alamo Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 337-0570
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 337-0570
Grades: 6-8
| 516 students
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Kingwestwood Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1100 Nichols Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 337-0610
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 337-0610
Grades: PK-5
| 570 students
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Maple Street Magnet School For The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
922 West Maple St
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-0730
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-0730
Grades: 6-8
| 842 students
Rank: #1010.
Milwood Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2916 Konkle St
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(269) 337-0670
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(269) 337-0670
Grades: 6-8
| 688 students
Rank: #1111.
Indian Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3546 Grand Prairie Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 337-0590
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 337-0590
Grades: PK-3
| 246 students
Rank: #12 - 1512. - 15.
Kalamazoo Covenant Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 W Crosstown Parkway
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(269) 888-2700
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(269) 888-2700
Grades: 9-12
| 117 students
Rank: #12 - 1512. - 15.
Parchment Innovation Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1125 East Mosel Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49004
(269) 488-1470
Kalamazoo, MI 49004
(269) 488-1470
Grades: 9-12
| 54 students
Rank: #12 - 1512. - 15.
Phoenix Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1411 Oakland Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-0760
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-0760
Grades: 9-12
| 164 students
Rank: #12 - 1512. - 15.
Youth Center School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1424 Gull Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 270-8252
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 270-8252
Grades: 5-12
| 41 students
Rank: #1616.
Parkwoodupjohn Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 53% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2321 South Park St
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(269) 337-0720
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(269) 337-0720
Grades: PK-5
| 520 students
Rank: #1717.
Linden Grove Middle School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4241 Arboretum Pkwy
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-1740
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-1740
Grades: 6-8
| 726 students
Rank: #1818.
Youth Advancement Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6750 Chime St
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 443-7740
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 443-7740
Grades: 7-12
| 29 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Comstock Compass High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3010 Gull Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 250-8930
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 250-8930
Grades: K-12
| 267 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Kalamazoo Innovative Learning Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3410 Laird Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 548-0190
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 548-0190
Grades: 9-12
| 57 students
Rank: #2121.
El Sol Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
604 West Vine St
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-0230
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-0230
Grades: K-5
| 337 students
Rank: #2222.
Cooper Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7559 North 14th St
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 349-2674
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 349-2674
Grades: PK-5
| 271 students
Rank: #2323.
Parchment High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1916 East G Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49004
(269) 488-1100
Kalamazoo, MI 49004
(269) 488-1100
Grades: 8-12
| 471 students
Rank: #2424.
Greenwood Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3501 Moreland St
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(269) 337-0560
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(269) 337-0560
Grades: PK-3
| 118 students
Rank: #2525.
Northglade Montessori School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1914 Cobb Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 337-0700
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 337-0700
Grades: PK-5
| 263 students
Rank: #2626.
Parchment Central Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
516 North Orient St
Kalamazoo, MI 49004
(269) 488-1000
Kalamazoo, MI 49004
(269) 488-1000
Grades: PK-3
| 314 students
Rank: #2727.
Prairie Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 40% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2294 South 9th St
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 337-0630
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 337-0630
Grades: PK-5
| 456 students
Rank: #2828.
Woods Lake Elementarya Magnet Center For The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3215 Oakland Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-0790
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-0790
Grades: PK-5
| 576 students
Rank: #2929.
Parchment North Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5535 Keyes Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49004
(269) 488-1400
Kalamazoo, MI 49004
(269) 488-1400
Grades: 4-5
| 242 students
Rank: #3030.
Parchment Northwood Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 Edison St
Kalamazoo, MI 49004
(269) 488-1300
Kalamazoo, MI 49004
(269) 488-1300
Grades: PK-3
| 198 students
Rank: #3131.
Arcadia Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
932 Boswell Ln
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 337-0530
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 337-0530
Grades: PK-5
| 368 students
Rank: #3232.
Comstock High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2107 North 26th St
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 250-8700
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 250-8700
Grades: 9-12
| 392 students
Rank: #3333.
Parchment Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
307 North Riverview Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49004
(269) 488-1200
Kalamazoo, MI 49004
(269) 488-1200
Grades: 6-8
| 332 students
Rank: #3434.
Forest Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5196 Comstock Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 488-2315
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 488-2315
Grades: K-8
| 61 students
Rank: #3535.
Milwood Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 29% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3400 Lovers Ln
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(269) 337-0660
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(269) 337-0660
Grades: PK-5
| 385 students
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Kalamazoo, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alternative Learning Program (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
3410 Laird Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-0540
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-0540
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Ceyfphoenix High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
714 S. Westnedge Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 384-0433
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 384-0433
Grades: 7-12
| 229 students
175 Hunt St
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 250-8560
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 250-8560
Grades: 1-5
| 243 students
3010 Gull Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 388-9477
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 388-9477
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Evergreen Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
2121 Hudson Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 488-6324
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 488-6324
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Great Lakes Exploration Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
6200 West Kalamazoo Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(312) 226-3355
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(312) 226-3355
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
John F. Kennedy Center School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
1411 Oakland Drive
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-0600
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-0600
Grades: PK
| 162 students
Kalamazoo Adult Education (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
714 South Westnedge Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 337-0422
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 337-0422
Grades: 3-12
| n/a students
Kalamazoo Advantage Academy (Closed 2009)
Charter School
121 W. South Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 345-7850
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 345-7850
Grades: K-8
| 274 students
422 E South St
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 250-9852
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 250-9852
Grades: PK
| n/a students
3410 Laird Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 250-9678
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 250-9678
Grades: PK
| n/a students
1225 W Paterson St
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 250-9852
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 250-9852
Grades: PK
| n/a students
325 E Centre Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 250-9852
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 250-9852
Grades: PK
| n/a students
936 Lake St
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 250-9852
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 250-9852
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Kresa West Campus (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
4606 Croyden Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 373-3260
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 373-3260
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Lakeside Academy (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
3921 Oakland Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 381-4760
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 381-4760
Grades: 6-12
| 104 students
Lakeside Charter School Kalamazoo (Closed 2021)
Charter School
3921 Oakland Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 381-4760
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 381-4760
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
3122 Lake Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(269) 337-0630
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(269) 337-0630
Grades: K-3
| 128 students
Navigator Academy (Closed 2005)
Charter School
1340 Cobb Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 384-6064
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 384-6064
Grades: K-6
| 67 students
3100 North 26th St
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 250-8550
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 250-8550
Grades: PK-5
| 280 students
3410 Laird Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-0710
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-0710
Grades: PK-3
| 177 students
1340 Cobb Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 276-9036
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 276-9036
Grades: 7-12
| 54 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Kalamazoo, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Kalamazoo, MI include Winchell Elementary School, Loy Norrix High School and Alamo Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Kalamazoo, MI?
53 public schools are located in Kalamazoo, MI.
What percentage of students in Kalamazoo, MI go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in Kalamazoo, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Kalamazoo, MI?
Kalamazoo, MI public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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