Best Schools in Kalamazoo, MI
Kalamazoo, MI has a total of 92 schools including 29 high schools, 15 middle schools and 46 elementary schools. A total of 38,628 students attend Kalamazoo, MI schools. On average, schools in Kalamazoo score 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Kalamazoo exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Kalamazoo, MI
Kalamazoo, MI has 29 high schools with 13,636 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 score 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Kalamazoo exceed 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. Paw Paw High School
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Paw Paw Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 692 Students
8. Gull Lake High School
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Gull Lake Community Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 850 Students
9. Vicksburg High School
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Vicksburg Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 728 Students
10. Plainwell High School
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Plainwell Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 815 Students
Best Middle Schools in Kalamazoo, MI
Kalamazoo, MI has 15 middle schools with 8,596 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 score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Kalamazoo 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. Portage North Middle School
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Portage Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 552 Students
6. Mattawan Middle School
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Mattawan Consolidated School • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 817 Students
7. Milwood Magnet School
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Kalamazoo Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 742 Students
8. Linden Grove Middle School
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Kalamazoo Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 705 Students
9. Gull Lake Middle School
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Gull Lake Community Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 691 Students
10. Otsego Middle School
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Otsego Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 527 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Kalamazoo, MI
Kalamazoo, MI has 46 elementary schools with 16,364 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 score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Kalamazoo exceed expectations.
1. Kingwestwood Elementary School
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Kalamazoo Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 591 Students
2. Moorsbridge Elementary School
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Portage Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 608 Students
3. Mattawan Later Elem School
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Mattawan Consolidated School • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 782 Students
4. Stem Academy
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Comstock Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 260 Students
5. Lake Center Elementary School
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Portage Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 529 Students
6. Alamo Elementary School
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Otsego Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 285 Students
7. Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School
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Gull Lake Community Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 655 Students
8. Gilkey Elementary School
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Plainwell Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 393 Students
9. Washington Street Elementary School
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Otsego Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 450 Students
10. 12th Street Elementary
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Portage Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 574 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Kalamazoo, MI
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Kalamazoo, MI has a total population of 139,652 with 32% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 41% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Kalamazoo, 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, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.45 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.79 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.66 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Kalamazoo, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Kalamazoo, 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, MI Internet Health Assessment.
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