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Best Kalamazoo Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 41 public elementary schools serving 12,237 students in Kalamazoo, MI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Kalamazoo, MI are Alamo Elementary School, Stem Academy and Winchell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kalamazoo, MI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Kalamazoo have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Kalamazoo, MI (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alamo Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
8184 N 6th St
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 694-7603
Gr: K-5 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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.
Winchell Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2316 Winchell Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-0780
Gr: PK-5 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #44.
Northglade Montessori School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1914 Cobb Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 337-0700
Gr: PK-5 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
Kingwestwood Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1100 Nichols Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 337-0610
Gr: PK-5 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
Greenwood Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3501 Moreland St
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(269) 337-0560
Gr: PK-3 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1010.
Cooper Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7559 N 14th St
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 349-2674
Gr: PK-5 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1111.
Parchment Central Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
516 N Orient St
Kalamazoo, MI 49004
(269) 488-1000
Gr: PK-3 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1212.
Parkwoodupjohn Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2321 S Park St
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(269) 337-0720
Gr: PK-5 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1313.
Indian Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3546 Grand Prairie Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 337-0590
Gr: PK-3 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1414.
Parchment Northwood Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
600 Edison St
Kalamazoo, MI 49004
(269) 488-1300
Gr: PK-3 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1515.
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: #1616.
Prairie Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2294 S 9th St
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 337-0630
Gr: PK-5 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1717.
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: #1818.
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: #1919.
Parchment North Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5535 Keyes Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49004
(269) 488-1400
Gr: 4-5 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #2020.
El Sol Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
604 W Vine St
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-0230
Gr: K-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #2121.
Woods Lake Elementarya Magnet Center For The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3215 Oakland Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-0790
Gr: PK-5 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
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.
Arcadia Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
932 Boswell Ln
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 337-0530
Gr: PK-5 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #2424.
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: #2525.
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: #2626.
Milwood Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3400 Lovers Ln
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(269) 337-0660
Gr: PK-5 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #2727.
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: #2828.
Edison Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
831 Lake St
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(269) 337-0550
Gr: PK-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2929.
Comstock Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1423 N 28th St
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 250-8960
Gr: K-5 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #3030.
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: #3131.
Woodward Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
606 Stuart Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 337-0810
Gr: PK-5 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #3232.
Spring Valley Center For Exploration
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3530 Mount Olivet Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49004
(269) 337-0750
Gr: PK-5 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #3333.
Lincoln International Studies School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
912 N Burdick St
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 337-0640
Gr: PK-5 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #3434.
Northeastern Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2433 Gertrude St
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 337-0690
Gr: PK-5 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #3535.
Washington Writers Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1919 Portage St
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(269) 337-0770
Gr: PK-5 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Kalamazoo, MI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Kalamazoo, MI include Alamo Elementary School, Stem Academy and Winchell Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Kalamazoo?
41 public elementary schools are located in Kalamazoo.
What is the racial composition of students in Kalamazoo?
Kalamazoo public elementary schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Kalamazoo are often viewed compared to one another?

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