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Best Public Schools in Kalamazoo, MI


At a glance
53
Schools
17,001
Students
9
Districts
Top rankedSTEM Academy163rd of 1,488 Michigan elementary schools
Biggest riser
Prairie Ridge Elementary School up 260 spots statewide this year
SchoolDigger ratings
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20 schools without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)
Summary:

The city of Kalamazoo, Michigan is home to a diverse array of 45 schools, including 25 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, 12 high schools, and 2 alternative schools, spread across several school districts such as Kalamazoo Public Schools, Comstock Public Schools, and Parchment School District.

Some standout schools in the area include Winchell Elementary School, ranked in the top 175 elementary schools in Michigan with very high proficiency rates, and STEM Academy, ranked in the top 163 elementary schools. Other top performers are Northglade Montessori School, a magnet elementary school, and Alamo Elementary School, which consistently outperforms state and district averages.

However, the data also reveals significant disparities in academic performance, with graduation rates around the state average of 82.8% and dropout rates around 7.6%. Chronic absenteeism is a concern, with many schools reporting rates around 29.5%. The wide range in free/reduced lunch percentages, from 30% to over 90%, suggests socioeconomic status is a major factor in student outcomes. The alternative and specialized schools, such as Phoenix Alternative High School and programs through the Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency, appear to be serving students with unique needs and challenges.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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