Best Milwood Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,998 students in the neighborhood of Milwood, Kalamazoo, MI.
The top-ranked public schools in Milwood are Greenwood Elementary School, Loy Norrix High School and Milwood Magnet School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Milwood, Kalamazoo, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 63% 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 Milwood, Kalamazoo, MI (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Greenwood Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3501 Moreland St
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(269) 337-0560
Gr: PK-3 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Loy Norrix High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
606 E Kilgore Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(269) 337-0200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,785 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
Milwood Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2916 Konkle St
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(269) 337-0670
Gr: 6-8 | 731 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #44.
Milwood Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3400 Lovers Ln
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(269) 337-0660
Gr: PK-5 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Milwood, Kalamazoo, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Milwood, Kalamazoo, MI include Greenwood Elementary School, Loy Norrix High School and Milwood Magnet School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood oflwood, Kalamazoo?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood oflwood, Kalamazoo.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood oflwood, Kalamazoo?
the neighborhood oflwood, Kalamazoo public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).

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