For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public charter schools serving 738 students in Kalamazoo County, MI.
The top ranked public charter schools in Kalamazoo County, MI are Kalamazoo Covenant Academy, Youth Advancement Academy and Oakland Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kalamazoo County, MI public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Michigan public charter school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in Kalamazoo County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public charter school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Kalamazoo County (2025)
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 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
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
Gr: 7-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #33.
Oakland Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6325 Oakland Dr
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 324-8951
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 324-8951
Gr: K-8 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #44.
Augusta Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 West Michigan
Augusta, MI 49012
(269) 731-5454
Augusta, MI 49012
(269) 731-5454
Gr: K-6 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #55.
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 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Kalamazoo County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Adult And Community Ed Building Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
301 South Kalamazoo St
Vicksburg, MI 49097
(269) 321-1020
Vicksburg, MI 49097
(269) 321-1020
Gr: 9-12
Alternative Learning Program (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
3410 Laird Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-0540
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-0540
Gr: 6-8
Bedford Communityfamily Learning Center (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
315 Hutchinson Road
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 548-3418
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 548-3418
Gr: K-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Ceyfphoenix High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
714 S. Westnedge Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 384-0433
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 384-0433
Gr: 7-12 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 46:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
372 S. Main Street
Climax, MI 49034
(269) 746-2200
Climax, MI 49034
(269) 746-2200
Gr: 4-6 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
175 Hunt St
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 250-8560
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 250-8560
Gr: 1-5 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Forest Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
5196 Comstock Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 488-2315
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 488-2315
Gr: K-8 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
600 West Michigan Ave
Augusta, MI 49012
(269) 484-2030
Augusta, MI 49012
(269) 484-2030
Gr: 4-5
6200 West Kalamazoo Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(312) 226-3355
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(312) 226-3355
7753 North 34th St
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 488-5000
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 488-5000
Gr: 9-12
John F. Kennedy Center School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1411 Oakland Drive
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-0600
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-0600
Gr: PK | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Kalamazoo Adult Education (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
714 South Westnedge Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 337-0422
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 337-0422
Gr: 3-12
121 W. South Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 345-7850
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 345-7850
Gr: K-8 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Kalamazoo Resa - Local-based Speced Programs (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
1819 East Milham Rd
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 250-9323
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 250-9323
Gr: K-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
3410 Laird Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 250-9678
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 250-9678
Gr: PK
321 W South St
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 250-9855
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 250-9855
Gr: PK
Kresa West Campus (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
4606 Croyden Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 373-3260
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 373-3260
Gr: Inquire with school
Lakeside Academy (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
3921 Oakland Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 381-4760
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 381-4760
Gr: 6-12 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Lakeside Charter School Kalamazoo (Closed 2023)
Charter School
3921 Oakland Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 381-4760
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 381-4760
Gr: 4-12
3122 Lake Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(269) 337-0630
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(269) 337-0630
Gr: K-3 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
1340 Cobb Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 384-6064
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 384-6064
Gr: K-6 | 67 students
3100 North 26th St
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 250-8550
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 250-8550
Gr: PK-5 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
3410 Laird Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-0710
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-0710
Gr: PK-3 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Reach And Teach (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
Po Box 1748
Portage, MI 49081
(269) 276-9036
Portage, MI 49081
(269) 276-9036
Gr: Inquire with school | 52 students
1340 Cobb Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 276-9036
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 276-9036
Gr: 7-12 | 54 students Minority enrollment: 91%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Kalamazoo County, MI?
The top ranked public charter schools in Kalamazoo County, MI include Kalamazoo Covenant Academy, Youth Advancement Academy and Oakland Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Kalamazoo County?
5 public charter schools are located in Kalamazoo County.
What is the racial composition of students in Kalamazoo County?
Kalamazoo County public charter schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public charter schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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