For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,043 students in 49009, MI (there are 4 private schools, serving 1,566 private students). 39% of all K-12 students in 49009, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
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 47% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 49009, MI have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best 49009, MI Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alamo Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Youth Advancement Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
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
Gr: 7-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #33.
Cooper Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7559 N 14th St
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 349-2674
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 349-2674
Gr: PK-5 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Prairie Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2294 S 9th St
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 337-0630
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 337-0630
Gr: PK-5 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: n/an/a
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Alternative School
6025 Litchfield Ln
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 254-8444
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 254-8444
Gr: 6-12
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?
39% of all K-12 students in 49009 are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 49009?
49009 public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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