For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 3,323 students in 49008, MI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 49008, MI are Winchell Elementary School, Maple Street Magnet School For The Arts and Linden Grove Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 49008 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 49008, MI have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best 49008, MI Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Winchell Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2316 Winchell Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-0780
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-0780
Gr: PK-5 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Maple Street Magnet School For The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
922 W Maple St
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-0730
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-0730
Gr: 6-8 | 889 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
Linden Grove Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4241 Arboretum Pkwy
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-1740
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-1740
Gr: 6-8 | 727 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #44.
El Sol Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
604 W Vine St
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-0230
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-0230
Gr: K-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #55.
Woods Lake Elementarya Magnet Center For The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3215 Oakland Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-0790
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-0790
Gr: PK-5 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #66.
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%
Rank: n/an/a
Lets Talk About It Home For Young Men
Alternative School
1004 Conant St
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(248) 431-1371
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(248) 431-1371
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 49008, MI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 49008, MI include Winchell Elementary School, Maple Street Magnet School For The Arts and Linden Grove Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 49008?
7 public elementary schools are located in 49008.
What is the racial composition of students in 49008?
49008 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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