For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 41 students in the neighborhood of Eastside, Kalamazoo, MI.
The top ranked public elementary school in Eastside is Youth Center School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Eastside, Kalamazoo, MI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Eastside, Kalamazoo, MI (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Youth Center School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1424 Gull Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 270-8252
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 270-8252
Gr: 5-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
Kalamazoo County Juvenile Home Youth Center School
Alternative School
1424 Gull Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 337-0067
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 337-0067
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Eastside, Kalamazoo, MI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Eastside, Kalamazoo, MI include Youth Center School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Eastside, Kalamazoo?
2 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Eastside, Kalamazoo.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Eastside, Kalamazoo?
the neighborhood of Eastside, Kalamazoo public elementary schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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