For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 576 students in Kalamazoo, MI.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Kalamazoo, MI are Kalamazoo Covenant Academy, Youth Advancement Academy and Paramount Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kalamazoo, MI public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Michigan public charter school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in Kalamazoo have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public charter school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Kalamazoo, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kalamazoo Covenant Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 W Crosstown Pkwy
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(269) 888-2700
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(269) 888-2700
Gr: 9-12 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
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.
Paramount Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3624 S Westnedge Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 553-6400
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 553-6400
Gr: PK-8 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Kalamazoo, MI?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Kalamazoo, MI include Kalamazoo Covenant Academy, Youth Advancement Academy and Paramount Charter Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Kalamazoo?
3 public charter schools are located in Kalamazoo.
What is the racial composition of students in Kalamazoo?
Kalamazoo public charter schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public charter schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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