For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,080 students in 49009, MI (there are , serving 1,119 private students). 49% of all K-12 students in 49009, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 49009, MI are Alamo Elementary School, Youth Advancement Academy and Cooper Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 49009 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 49009, MI have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best 49009, MI 九游体育s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alamo Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8184 N 6th St
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 694-7603
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 694-7603
Grades: K-5
| 292 students
Rank: #22.
Youth Advancement Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6750 Chime St
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 443-7740
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 443-7740
Grades: 7-12
| 24 students
Rank: #33.
Cooper Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7559 N 14th St
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 349-2674
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 349-2674
Grades: PK-5
| 292 students
Rank: #44.
Prairie Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2294 S 9th St
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 337-0630
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 337-0630
Grades: PK-5
| 472 students
Rank: n/an/a
Boys To Men Group Home
Alternative School
6025 Litchfield Ln
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 254-8444
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 254-8444
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
49009, Michigan 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6200 West Kalamazoo Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(312) 226-3355
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(312) 226-3355
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 49009, MI?
The top ranked public schools in 49009, MI include Alamo Elementary School, Youth Advancement Academy and Cooper Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 49009?
5 public schools are located in 49009.
What percentage of students in 49009 go to public school?
49% of all K-12 students in 49009 are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 49009?
49009 public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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