Top 5 Best Kalamazoo County Public Charter Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public charter schools serving 877 students in Kalamazoo County, MI.
The top ranked public charter schools in Kalamazoo County, MI are Augusta Academy, Kalamazoo Covenant Academy and Youth Advancement 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 13% (versus the Michigan public charter school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 34% statewide average). Charter schools in Kalamazoo County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public charter school average of 67% (majority Black).

Best Public Charter Schools in Kalamazoo County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Augusta Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
600 West Michigan
Augusta, MI 49012
(269) 731-5454
Grades: K-6
| 38 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Kalamazoo Covenant Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
400 W Crosstown Parkway
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(269) 888-2700
Grades: 9-12
| 117 students
Rank: #33.
Youth Advancement Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6750 Chime St
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 443-7740
Grades: 7-12
| 29 students
Rank: #44.
Oakland Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6325 Oakland Dr
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 324-8951
Grades: K-8
| 173 students
Rank: #55.
Forest Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5196 Comstock Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 488-2315
Grades: K-8
| 61 students
Rank: #66.
Paramount Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3624 South Westnedge Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 553-6400
Grades: PK-8
| 459 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Kalamazoo County, MI

Kalamazoo County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
301 South Kalamazoo St
Vicksburg, MI 49097
(269) 321-1020
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
3410 Laird Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-0540
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
315 Hutchinson Road
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 548-3418
Grades: K-12
| 26 students
714 S. Westnedge Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 384-0433
Grades: 7-12
| 229 students
372 S. Main Street
Climax, MI 49034
(269) 746-2200
Grades: 4-6
| 133 students
175 Hunt St
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 250-8560
Grades: 1-5
| 243 students
3010 Gull Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 388-9477
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2121 Hudson Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 488-6324
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
600 West Michigan Ave
Augusta, MI 49012
(269) 484-2030
Grades: 4-5
| n/a students
6200 West Kalamazoo Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(312) 226-3355
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
7753 North 34th St
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 488-5000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
11775 East D Ave
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 488-5000
Grades: PK
| n/a students
1411 Oakland Drive
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-0600
Grades: PK
| 162 students
714 South Westnedge Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 337-0422
Grades: 3-12
| n/a students
121 W. South Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 345-7850
Grades: K-8
| 274 students
1819 East Milham Rd
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 250-9323
Grades: K-12
| 4 students
422 E South St
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 250-9852
Grades: PK
| n/a students
3410 Laird Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 250-9678
Grades: PK
| n/a students
1225 W Paterson St
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 250-9852
Grades: PK
| n/a students
321 W South St
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 250-9855
Grades: PK
| n/a students
1912 Birch
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 250-9855
Grades: PK
| n/a students
1316 Barney Rd
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 250-9855
Grades: PK
| n/a students
325 E Centre Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 250-9852
Grades: PK
| n/a students
936 Lake St
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 250-9852
Grades: PK
| n/a students
5177 W Main St
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 250-9855
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Kresa West Campus (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
4606 Croyden Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 373-3260
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Lakeside Academy (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
3921 Oakland Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 381-4760
Grades: 6-12
| 104 students
3921 Oakland Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 381-4760
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
3122 Lake Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(269) 337-0630
Grades: K-3
| 128 students
1340 Cobb Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 384-6064
Grades: K-6
| 67 students
3100 North 26th St
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 250-8550
Grades: PK-5
| 280 students
3410 Laird Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-0710
Grades: PK-3
| 177 students
Po Box 1748
Portage, MI 49081
(269) 276-9036
Grades: Inquire with school
| 52 students
1340 Cobb Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 276-9036
Grades: 7-12
| 54 students
300 East Cass St
Schoolcraft, MI 49087
(269) 488-7200
Grades: PK-K
| 85 students
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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 Augusta Academy, Kalamazoo Covenant Academy and Youth Advancement Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Kalamazoo County, MI?
6 public charter schools are located in Kalamazoo County, MI.
What is the racial composition of students in Kalamazoo County, MI?
Kalamazoo County, MI public charter schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public charter schools average of 67% (majority Black).

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