Kalamazoo Public Schools School District
School District · Kalamazoo, Michigan
Avg Rating
5.3
out of 10
Schools
26
17 elem, 4 mid, 5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,528
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.3:1
Avg Rating
5.3
out of 10
Schools
26
17 elem, 4 mid, 5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,528
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.3:1
Evaluating Kalamazoo Public Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Kalamazoo Public Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Kingwestwood Elementary School
Kalamazoo · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Winchell Elementary School
Kalamazoo · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Loy Norrix High School
Kalamazoo · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#418 of 533
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.9
below Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,528
+$1,945 vs Michigan median
District size
12,323 students
Much larger than Michigan median
The short answer
Kalamazoo Public Schools ranks #418 of 533 Michigan districts by overall school rating. Kalamazoo Public Schools's schools with real test data average 5.3/10 across 25 schools. Its top-rated schools are Kingwestwood Elementary School (7.2/10), Winchell Elementary School (7.2/10), and Loy Norrix High School (6.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 6.8/10 despite 75% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.2 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Kalamazoo Public Schools schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Kalamazoo Public Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (25 of 26). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kingwestwood Elementary School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Winchell Elementary School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Loy Norrix High School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Parkwoodupjohn Elementary School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Phoenix Alternative High School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts | 6.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Northglade Montessori School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 8 | Kalamazoo Central High School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 9 | Greenwood Elementary School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 10 | Linden Grove Middle School | 6.4 / 10 |
See all 26 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Kalamazoo Public Schools
Kalamazoo Public Schools is a Kalamazoo, Michigan school district serving 26 schools. The district educates 12,323 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.3:1. The district invests $16,528 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.3/10, Kalamazoo Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Kingwestwood Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.2/10.
In standardized testing, Kalamazoo Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 33.2% and ELA proficiency of 43.8%.
The district includes 17 elementary schools , 4 middle schools , and 5 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Kalamazoo Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Kalamazoo Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Kalamazoo Public Schools
26 schools Elementary Schools 17
Middle Schools 4
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Kalamazoo
- Total Enrollment
- 12,323
- Teachers (FTE)
- 712
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Kalamazoo Public Schools?
Kalamazoo Public Schools has 26 schools in total — 17 elementary, 4 middle, and 5 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Kalamazoo Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Kalamazoo Public Schools is 5.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Kalamazoo Public Schools?
Kalamazoo Public Schools spends $16,528 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Kalamazoo Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Kalamazoo Public Schools is 17.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Kalamazoo Public Schools?
Kingwestwood Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Kalamazoo Public Schools with a composite score of 7.2/10.
What are the test scores in Kalamazoo Public Schools?
Across schools in Kalamazoo Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 33.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 43.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Kalamazoo Public Schools compare to other districts in Michigan?
Kalamazoo Public Schools has an average school rating of 5.3/10 across 26 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Michigan by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 33.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 43.8%
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- Wayne-westland Community School District (16)
- Farmington Public School District (16)
- Huron Valley Schools (16)
- Kentwood Public Schools (16)
- Port Huron Area School District (16)
- Saginaw School District of the City of (16)
- Traverse City Area Public Schools (16)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Michigan Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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