For the 2025 school year, there are 90 public schools serving 34,246 students in Kalamazoo County, MI (there are 25 private schools, serving 3,758 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Kalamazoo County, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Kalamazoo County, MI are Indian Lake Elementary School, Portage Central High School and Alamo Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kalamazoo County, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Kalamazoo County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Kalamazoo County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Indian Lake Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11901 S 30th St
Vicksburg, MI 49097
(269) 321-1400
Vicksburg, MI 49097
(269) 321-1400
Grades: PK-5
| 282 students
Rank: #22.
Portage Central High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8135 S Westnedge Ave
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 323-5200
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 323-5200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,385 students
Rank: #33.
Alamo Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8184 N 6th St
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 694-7603
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 694-7603
Grades: K-5
| 292 students
Rank: #44.
Moorsbridge Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7361 Moorsbridge Rd
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-6400
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-6400
Grades: PK-5
| 591 students
Rank: #55.
Portage West Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7145 Moors Bridge Rd
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-5800
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-5800
Grades: 6-8
| 694 students
Rank: #66.
Stem Academy
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
175 Hunt St
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 250-8594
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 250-8594
Grades: K-8
| 280 students
Rank: #77.
Winchell Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2316 Winchell Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-0780
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-0780
Grades: PK-5
| 491 students
Rank: #88.
Schoolcraft High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13400 S 14th St
Schoolcraft, MI 49087
(269) 488-7350
Schoolcraft, MI 49087
(269) 488-7350
Grades: 7-12
| 505 students
Rank: #99.
Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9562 M 89
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 548-3705
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 548-3705
Grades: 3-5
| 685 students
Rank: #1010.
Gull Lake High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7753 N 34th St
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 548-3505
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 548-3505
Grades: 8-12
| 844 students
Rank: #1111.
Schoolcraft Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13300 S 14th St
Schoolcraft, MI 49087
(269) 488-7250
Schoolcraft, MI 49087
(269) 488-7250
Grades: PK-6
| 606 students
Rank: #1212.
Portage Northern High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1000 Idaho Ave
Portage, MI 49024
(616) 323-5400
Portage, MI 49024
(616) 323-5400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,218 students
Rank: #1313.
Tobey Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8551 Long Lake Dr E
Scotts, MI 49088
(269) 321-1600
Scotts, MI 49088
(269) 321-1600
Grades: PK-5
| 395 students
Rank: #1414.
Woodsedge Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1501 E Milham Ave
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 250-9414
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 250-9414
Grades: PK-12
| 220 students
Rank: #1515.
12th Street Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6501 S 12th St
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-6900
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-6900
Grades: PK-5
| 574 students
Rank: #1616.
Gull Lake Virtual Partnership
Alternative School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
315 Hutchinson Rd
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 548-3430
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 548-3430
Grades: K-12
| 373 students
Rank: #1717.
Kingwestwood Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1100 Nichols Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 337-0610
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 337-0610
Grades: PK-5
| 564 students
Rank: #1818.
Gull Lake Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9550 M 89
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 548-3605
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 548-3605
Grades: 6-8
| 682 students
Rank: #1919.
Vicksburg High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 E Highway St
Vicksburg, MI 49097
(269) 321-1088
Vicksburg, MI 49097
(269) 321-1088
Grades: 9-12
| 726 students
Rank: #2020.
Portage Central Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8305 S Westnedge Ave
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 323-5600
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 323-5600
Grades: 6-8
| 750 students
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Gull Lake Gateway Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10100 E D Ave
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 548-3422
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 548-3422
Grades: 9-12
| 35 students
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Kalamazoo Covenant Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 W Crosstown Pkwy
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(269) 888-2700
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(269) 888-2700
Grades: 9-12
| 135 students
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
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
| 50 students
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
Comstock Compass High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3010 Gull Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 250-8930
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 250-8930
Grades: K-12
| 285 students
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
Parchment Innovation Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1125 E Mosel Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49004
(269) 488-1470
Kalamazoo, MI 49004
(269) 488-1470
Grades: 6-12
| 120 students
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
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
| 179 students
Rank: #2727.
Vicksburg Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
348 E Prairie St
Vicksburg, MI 49097
(269) 321-1300
Vicksburg, MI 49097
(269) 321-1300
Grades: 6-8
| 608 students
Rank: #2828.
Lake Center Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10011 Portage Rd
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 323-6355
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 323-6355
Grades: PK-5
| 516 students
Rank: #2929.
Amberly Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6637 Amberly St
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-5900
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-5900
Grades: PK-5
| 520 students
Rank: #3030.
Parchment High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1916 E G Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49004
(269) 488-1100
Kalamazoo, MI 49004
(269) 488-1100
Grades: 8-12
| 414 students
Rank: #3131.
Angling Road Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5340 Angling Rd
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-6000
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-6000
Grades: PK-5
| 363 students
Rank: #3232.
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
| 24 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Climaxscotts Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
372 S Main St
Climax, MI 49034
(269) 746-2401
Climax, MI 49034
(269) 746-2401
Grades: 5-12
| 71 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Kalamazoo Innovative Learning Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3333 S Westnedge Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 548-0190
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 548-0190
Grades: 9-12
| 157 students
Rank: #3535.
Greenwood Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3501 Moreland St
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(269) 337-0560
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(269) 337-0560
Grades: PK-3
| 87 students
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Kalamazoo County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Adult And Community Ed Building Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
301 South Kalamazoo St
Vicksburg, MI 49097
(269) 321-1020
Vicksburg, MI 49097
(269) 321-1020
Grades: 9-12
| n/a 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
Bedford Communityfamily Learning Center (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
315 Hutchinson Road
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 548-3418
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 548-3418
Grades: K-12
| 26 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
372 S. Main Street
Climax, MI 49034
(269) 746-2200
Climax, MI 49034
(269) 746-2200
Grades: 4-6
| 133 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
2121 Hudson Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 488-6324
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 488-6324
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Forest Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
5196 Comstock Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 488-2315
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 488-2315
Grades: K-8
| 66 students
600 West Michigan Ave
Augusta, MI 49012
(269) 484-2030
Augusta, MI 49012
(269) 484-2030
Grades: 4-5
| n/a students
6200 West Kalamazoo Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(312) 226-3355
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(312) 226-3355
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
7753 North 34th St
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 488-5000
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 488-5000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
11775 East D Ave
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 488-5000
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 488-5000
Grades: PK
| n/a students
John F. Kennedy Center School (Closed 2023)
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
121 W. South Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 345-7850
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 345-7850
Grades: K-8
| 274 students
Kalamazoo Resa - Local-based Speced Programs (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
1819 East Milham Rd
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 250-9323
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 250-9323
Grades: K-12
| 4 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
321 W South St
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 250-9855
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 250-9855
Grades: PK
| n/a students
1912 Birch
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 250-9855
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 250-9855
Grades: PK
| n/a students
1316 Barney Rd
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 250-9855
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 250-9855
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
5177 W Main St
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 250-9855
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 250-9855
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 2023)
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
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
Reach And Teach (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
Po Box 1748
Portage, MI 49081
(269) 276-9036
Portage, MI 49081
(269) 276-9036
Grades: Inquire with school
| 52 students
1340 Cobb Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 276-9036
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 276-9036
Grades: 7-12
| 54 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Kalamazoo County, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Kalamazoo County, MI include Indian Lake Elementary School, Portage Central High School and Alamo Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Kalamazoo County?
90 public schools are located in Kalamazoo County.
What percentage of students in Kalamazoo County go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Kalamazoo County are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Kalamazoo County?
Kalamazoo County public schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Kalamazoo County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Kalamazoo County include: Portage Central High School vs. Portage Northern High School, Portage Northern High School vs. Portage Central High School, Loy Norrix High School vs. Kalamazoo Central High School
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