Best Schools in Kalamazoo County, MI
Kalamazoo County, MI has a total of 125 schools including 39 high schools, 19 middle schools and 63 elementary schools. A total of 46,177 students attend Kalamazoo County, MI schools. On average, schools in Kalamazoo County score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Kalamazoo County meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Kalamazoo County, MI
Kalamazoo County, MI has 39 high schools with 14,549 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Kalamazoo County score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Kalamazoo County meet expectations.
1. Loy Norrix High School
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Kalamazoo Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1771 Students
2. Portage Central High School
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Portage Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1420 Students
3. Kalamazoo Central High School
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Kalamazoo Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1612 Students
4. Portage Northern High School
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Portage Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1252 Students
5. Mattawan High School
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Mattawan Consolidated School • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1171 Students
6. Otsego High School
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Otsego Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 751 Students
7. Gull Lake High School
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Gull Lake Community Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 850 Students
8. Vicksburg High School
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Vicksburg Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 728 Students
9. Schoolcraft High School
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Schoolcraft Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 499 Students
10. Plainwell High School
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Plainwell Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 815 Students
Best Middle Schools in Kalamazoo County, MI
Kalamazoo County, MI has 19 middle schools with 10,886 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Kalamazoo County score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Kalamazoo County exceed expectations.
1. Portage Central Middle School
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Portage Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 740 Students
2. Maple Street Magnet School For The Arts
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Kalamazoo Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 860 Students
3. Hillside Middle School
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Kalamazoo Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 512 Students
4. Portage West Middle School
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Portage Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 679 Students
5. Schoolcraft Middle School
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Schoolcraft Community Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 237 Students
6. Portage North Middle School
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Portage Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 552 Students
7. Mattawan Middle School
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Mattawan Consolidated School • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 817 Students
8. Vicksburg Middle School
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Vicksburg Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 582 Students
9. Milwood Magnet School
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Kalamazoo Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 742 Students
10. Linden Grove Middle School
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Kalamazoo Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 705 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Kalamazoo County, MI
Kalamazoo County, MI has 63 elementary schools with 20,220 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Kalamazoo County score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Kalamazoo County meet expectations.
1. Kingwestwood Elementary School
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Kalamazoo Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 591 Students
2. Schoolcraft Elementary School
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Schoolcraft Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 335 Students
3. Moorsbridge Elementary School
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Portage Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 608 Students
4. Mattawan Later Elem School
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Mattawan Consolidated School • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 782 Students
5. Tobey Elementary School
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Vicksburg Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 370 Students
6. Stem Academy
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Comstock Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 260 Students
7. Lake Center Elementary School
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Portage Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 529 Students
8. Indian Lake Elementary School
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Vicksburg Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 285 Students
9. Alamo Elementary School
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Otsego Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 285 Students
10. Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School
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Gull Lake Community Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 655 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Kalamazoo County, MI
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Kalamazoo County, MI has a total population of 261,670 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 41% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Kalamazoo County, MI
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Kalamazoo County, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.78 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.96 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.82 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Kalamazoo County, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Kalamazoo County, MI.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Kalamazoo County, MI Internet Health Assessment.
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