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Best Kalamazoo County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 32 public middle schools serving 11,396 students in Kalamazoo County, MI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Kalamazoo County, MI are Portage West Middle School, Stem Academy and Woodsedge Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kalamazoo County, MI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Kalamazoo County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in Kalamazoo County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Portage West Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7145 Moors Bridge Rd
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-5800
Gr: 6-8 | 717 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Stem Academy
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
175 Hunt St
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 250-8594
Gr: K-8 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Woodsedge Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1501 E Milham Ave
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 250-9414
Gr: PK-12 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #44.
Gull Lake High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7753 N 34th St
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 548-3505
Gr: 8-12 | 877 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
Schoolcraft High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
13400 S 14th St
Schoolcraft, MI 49087
(269) 488-7350
Gr: 7-12 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #66.
Portage Central Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8305 S Westnedge Ave
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 323-5600
Gr: 6-8 | 719 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #77.
Gull Lake Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9550 M 89
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 548-3605
Gr: 6-8 | 717 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #88.
Youth Center School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1424 Gull Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 270-8252
Gr: 5-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #99.
Vicksburg Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
348 E Prairie St
Vicksburg, MI 49097
(269) 321-1300
Gr: 6-8 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1010.
Comstock Compass High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3010 Gull Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 250-8930
Gr: PK-12 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1111.
Valley Center School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3122 Lake St
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 250-9773
Gr: 1-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1212.
Youth Advancement Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6750 Chime St
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 443-7740
Gr: 7-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1313.
Climaxscotts Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
372 S Main St
Climax, MI 49034
(269) 746-2401
Gr: 5-12 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1414.
Parchment High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1916 E G Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49004
(269) 488-1100
Gr: 8-12 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1515.
Portage North Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1100 W Milham Ave
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-5700
Gr: 6-8 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1616.
Oakland Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6325 Oakland Dr
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 324-8951
Gr: K-8 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1717.
Maple Street Magnet School For The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
922 W Maple St
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-0730
Gr: 6-8 | 889 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1818.
Climaxscotts High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
372 S Main St
Climax, MI 49034
(269) 746-2301
Gr: 6-12 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1919.
Linden Grove Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4241 Arboretum Pkwy
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-1740
Gr: 6-8 | 727 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2020.
Parchment Innovation Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1125 E Mosel Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49004
(269) 488-1470
Gr: 6-12 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #2121.
Galesburgaugusta Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
750 W Van Buren St
Augusta, MI 49012
(269) 484-2020
Gr: 5-8 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #2222.
Hillside Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1941 Alamo Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 337-0570
Gr: 6-8 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #2323.
Parchment Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
307 N Riverview Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49004
(269) 488-1200
Gr: 6-8 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #2424.
Milwood Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2916 Konkle St
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(269) 337-0670
Gr: 6-8 | 731 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #2525.
Paramount Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3624 S Westnedge Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 553-6400
Gr: PK-8 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2626.
Comstock Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3100 N 26th St
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 250-8600
Gr: 6-8 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
Boys To Men Group Home
Alternative School
6025 Litchfield Ln
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 254-8444
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Galesburgaugusta Alternative Education
Alternative School
1076 N 37th St
Galesburg, MI 49053
(269) 484-2010
Gr: 6-12 | 31 students Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
Kalamazoo County Juvenile Home Youth Center School
Alternative School
1424 Gull Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 337-0067
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Kalamazoo Resa West Campusyoung Adult Program
Special Education School
4606 Croyden Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 250-9602
Gr: 6-12 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: n/an/a
Lets Talk About It Girls Home
Alternative School
1004 Conant St
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(248) 431-1371
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Lets Talk About It Home For Young Men
Alternative School
1004 Conant St
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(248) 431-1371
Gr: 6-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Kalamazoo County, MI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Kalamazoo County, MI include Portage West Middle School, Stem Academy and Woodsedge Learning Center.
How many public middle schools are located in Kalamazoo County?
33 public middle schools are located in Kalamazoo County.
What is the racial composition of students in Kalamazoo County?
Kalamazoo County public middle schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Kalamazoo County are often viewed compared to one another?

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