Best Burke Acres Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 348 students in the neighborhood of Burke Acres, Kalamazoo, MI.
The top ranked public schools in Burke Acres are Parchment Innovation Center and Spring Valley Center For Exploration. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Burke Acres, Kalamazoo, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Burke Acres, Kalamazoo, MI (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Parchment Innovation Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1125 E Mosel Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49004
(269) 488-1470
Grades: 6-12
| 120 students
Rank: #22.
Spring Valley Center For Exploration
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3530 Mount Olivet Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49004
(269) 337-0750
Grades: PK-5
| 256 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Burke Acres, Kalamazoo, MI?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Burke Acres, Kalamazoo, MI include Parchment Innovation Center and Spring Valley Center For Exploration.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Burke Acres, Kalamazoo?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Burke Acres, Kalamazoo.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Burke Acres, Kalamazoo?
the neighborhood of Burke Acres, Kalamazoo public schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).

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