For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 819 students in 49007, MI (there are 1 private school, serving 302 private students). 72% of all K-12 students in 49007, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in 49007, MI are Northglade Montessori School, Woodward Elementary School and Lincoln International Studies School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 49007 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 49007, MI have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best 49007, MI Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northglade Montessori School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1914 Cobb Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 337-0700
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 337-0700
Gr: PK-5 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Woodward Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
606 Stuart Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 337-0810
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 337-0810
Gr: PK-5 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #33.
Lincoln International Studies School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
912 N Burdick St
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 337-0640
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 337-0640
Gr: PK-5 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: n/an/a
The Epic Center
Vocational School
359 S Kalamazoo Mall, Ste 201
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 250-9390
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 250-9390
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Lets Talk About It Girls Home
Alternative School
1004 Conant St
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(248) 431-1371
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(248) 431-1371
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 49007, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in 49007, MI include Northglade Montessori School, Woodward Elementary School and Lincoln International Studies School.
How many public schools are located in 49007?
5 public schools are located in 49007.
What percentage of students in 49007 go to public school?
72% of all K-12 students in 49007 are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 49007?
49007 public schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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