Best Vine Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 645 students in the neighborhood of Vine, Kalamazoo, MI.
The top-ranked public schools in Vine are Kalamazoo Covenant Academy, Phoenix Alternative High School and El Sol Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Vine, Kalamazoo, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Vine, Kalamazoo, MI (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kalamazoo Covenant Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
400 W Crosstown Pkwy
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(269) 888-2700
Gr: 9-12 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Phoenix Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1411 Oakland Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-0760
Gr: 9-12 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #33.
El Sol Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
604 W Vine St
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-0230
Gr: K-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: n/an/a
600 W Vine St
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-0004
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Transition Services
Special Education School
1411 Oakland Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-0161
Gr: 9-12 | 17 students Minority enrollment: 70%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Vine, Kalamazoo, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Vine, Kalamazoo, MI include Kalamazoo Covenant Academy, Phoenix Alternative High School and El Sol Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Vine, Kalamazoo?
5 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Vine, Kalamazoo.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Vine, Kalamazoo?
the neighborhood of Vine, Kalamazoo public schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).

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