Public schools in Kalamazoo, MI
54 open public schools with an address in Kalamazoo, operated by 10 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
54
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
16,981
53 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16.1:1
Michigan median 16.3:1
Charter schools
3
2 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Kalamazoo public schools
The federal directory lists 54 public schools in Kalamazoo, MI: 26 elementary, 6 middle, 19 high, 3 combined or other. The 53 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 16,981 students, an average of 320 per school. The largest campus is Loy Norrix High School (1,785 students), and the largest elementary school is Comstock Elementary School (597).
Kalamazoo Public Schools operates the most schools here (31), and 5 regular districts have at least one Kalamazoo campus, plus 5 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 16.1:1, similar to the statewide school median of 16.3:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 3 charter schools, 2 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 13 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 4 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 7 of 14 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 62% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo Public Schools
Public school district
31 schools in Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo RESA
Specialized public school district
6 schools in Kalamazoo · 7 total
Parchment School District
Public school district
6 schools in Kalamazoo
Comstock Public Schools
Public school district
5 schools in Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo Prep Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Kalamazoo
Michigan Department of Community Health
State operated agency
1 school in Kalamazoo · 5 total
Otsego Public Schools
Public school district
1 school in Kalamazoo · 6 total
Paramount Charter Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Kalamazoo
Plainwell Community Schools
Public school district
1 school in Kalamazoo · 6 total
Youth Advancement Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Kalamazoo
Elementary schools in Kalamazoo
26| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alamo Elementary School Otsego Public Schools | KG–05 | 287 | 16.7:1 | |
| Arcadia Elementary School Kalamazoo Public Schools | PK–05 | 355 | 14.8:1 | |
| Comstock Elementary School Comstock Public Schools | KG–05 | 597 | 14.2:1 | |
| Cooper Elementary School Plainwell Community Schools | PK–05 | 288 | 16.9:1 | |
| Edison Academy Kalamazoo Public Schools | PK–05 | 376 | 13.4:1 | |
| El Sol Elementary Kalamazoo Public Schools · Magnet | KG–05 | 368 | 17:1 | |
| Greenwood Elementary School Kalamazoo Public Schools | PK–03 | 93 | 9.9:1 | |
| Indian Prairie Elementary School Kalamazoo Public Schools | PK–03 | 169 | 12.8:1 | |
| Kalamazoo RESA West CampusECSE Kalamazoo RESA · Special Education School | PK–01 | 0 | 0:1 | |
| KingWestwood Elementary School Kalamazoo Public Schools | PK–05 | 531 | 20.4:1 | |
| Lincoln International Studies School Kalamazoo Public Schools | PK–05 | 306 | 12:1 | |
| Milwood Elementary School Kalamazoo Public Schools | PK–05 | 362 | 16.5:1 | |
| Northeastern Elementary School Kalamazoo Public Schools | PK–05 | 195 | 13.4:1 | |
| Northglade Montessori School Kalamazoo Public Schools · Magnet | PK–05 | 271 | 19.2:1 | |
| Paramount Charter Academy Paramount Charter Academy · Charter | PK–08 | 373 | 15.2:1 | |
| Parchment Central Elem School Parchment School District | PK–03 | 289 | 18.1:1 | |
| Parchment North Elem School Parchment School District | 04–05 | 208 | 14.9:1 | |
| Parchment Northwood Elem School Parchment School District | PK–03 | 178 | 12.7:1 | |
| ParkwoodUpjohn Elementary School Kalamazoo Public Schools | PK–05 | 427 | 15.8:1 | |
| Prairie Ridge Elementary School Kalamazoo Public Schools | PK–05 | 449 | 18.4:1 | |
| Spring Valley Center for Exploration Kalamazoo Public Schools | PK–05 | 263 | 12.9:1 | |
| STEM Academy Comstock Public Schools | KG–08 | 298 | 16.2:1 | |
| Washington Writers Academy Kalamazoo Public Schools | PK–05 | 260 | 14.8:1 | |
| Winchell Elementary School Kalamazoo Public Schools | PK–05 | 465 | 18.7:1 | |
| Woods Lake ElementaryA Magnet Center For The Arts Kalamazoo Public Schools | PK–05 | 501 | 19.4:1 | |
| Woodward Elementary Kalamazoo Public Schools | PK–05 | 242 | 12.5:1 |
Middle schools in Kalamazoo
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comstock Middle School Comstock Public Schools | 06–08 | 276 | 15.9:1 | |
| Hillside Middle School Kalamazoo Public Schools | 06–08 | 476 | 17.3:1 | |
| Linden Grove Middle School Kalamazoo Public Schools | 06–08 | 727 | 19:1 | |
| Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts Kalamazoo Public Schools | 06–08 | 889 | 19.4:1 | |
| Milwood Magnet School Kalamazoo Public Schools | 06–08 | 731 | 19.3:1 | |
| Parchment Middle School Parchment School District | 06–08 | 352 | 16.9:1 |
High schools in Kalamazoo
19| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boys To Men Group Home Kalamazoo Public Schools · Alternative School | 06–12 | 0 | — | |
| Career Connect Campus Kalamazoo RESA · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | — | — | |
| Comstock High School Comstock Public Schools | 09–12 | 358 | 15.6:1 | |
| Kalamazoo Area Math and Science Center Kalamazoo Public Schools | 09–12 | 0 | 0:1 | |
| Kalamazoo Central High School Kalamazoo Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,613 | 23.1:1 | |
| Kalamazoo County Juvenile Home Youth Center School Kalamazoo Public Schools · Alternative School | 06–12 | 0 | — | |
| Kalamazoo Innovative Learning Program Kalamazoo Public Schools · Alternative School | 09–12 | 137 | 34.3:1 | |
| Kalamazoo Prep Academy Kalamazoo Prep Academy · Charter · Alternative School | 09–12 | 184 | 30.2:1 | |
| Kalamazoo RESA West Campus Transition Services Kalamazoo RESA · Special Education School | 06–12 | 126 | 9:1 | |
| Lets Talk About It Girls Home Kalamazoo Public Schools · Alternative School | 06–12 | 0 | — | |
| Lets Talk About It Home for Young Men Kalamazoo Public Schools · Alternative School | 06–12 | 0 | — | |
| Loy Norrix High School Kalamazoo Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,785 | 22.4:1 | |
| Parchment High School Parchment School District | 08–12 | 412 | 17.1:1 | |
| Parchment Innovation Center Parchment School District · Alternative School | 06–12 | 119 | 39.7:1 | |
| Phoenix Alternative High School Kalamazoo Public Schools · Alternative School | 09–12 | 219 | 15.6:1 | |
| The Epic Center Kalamazoo RESA · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | — | |
| Transition Services Kalamazoo Public Schools · Special Education School | 09–12 | 17 | — | |
| Youth Advancement Academy Youth Advancement Academy · Charter · Alternative School | 07–12 | 19 | 5.8:1 | |
| Youth Center School Kalamazoo RESA | 05–12 | 51 | 5.3:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Kalamazoo
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comstock Compass High School Comstock Public Schools · Alternative School | PK–12 | 309 | 21.7:1 | |
| Kalamazoo Psychiatric Hospital Michigan Department of Community Health · Special Education School | UG–UG | 0 | — | |
| Valley Center School Kalamazoo RESA · Special Education School | 01–12 | 30 | 6:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White42%
- Hispanic9.7%
- Black32.5%
- Asian1.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial13.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 45 Kalamazoo schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (16,981 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Kalamazoo
How many public schools are in Kalamazoo, MI?
The current NCES directory lists 54 open public schools with a location address in Kalamazoo: 26 elementary, 6 middle, 19 high, 3 combined or other. Together they reported 16,981 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Kalamazoo?
Schools with an address in Kalamazoo belong to 10 education agencies, led by Kalamazoo Public Schools (31 schools), Kalamazoo RESA (6 schools), Parchment School District (6 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Kalamazoo?
Loy Norrix High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Kalamazoo, with 1,785 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Kalamazoo?
Yes. 3 of the 54 public schools in Kalamazoo are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Kalamazoo Prep Academy, Paramount Charter Academy, Youth Advancement Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Kalamazoo schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Kalamazoo public schools is 16.1:1, similar to the Michigan school median of 16.3:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Kalamazoo guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Michigan cities