For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,135 students in the neighborhood of Westwood, Kalamazoo, MI.
The top ranked public schools in Westwood are Kingwestwood Elementary School, Indian Prairie Elementary School and Kalamazoo Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Westwood, Kalamazoo, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (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 Westwood, Kalamazoo, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kingwestwood Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1100 Nichols Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 337-0610
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 337-0610
Grades: PK-5
| 564 students
Rank: #22.
Indian Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3546 Grand Prairie Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 337-0590
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 337-0590
Grades: PK-3
| 196 students
Rank: #33.
Kalamazoo Central High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2432 N Drake Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 337-0300
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 337-0300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,651 students
Rank: #44.
Hillside Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1941 Alamo Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 337-0570
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 337-0570
Grades: 6-8
| 474 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kalamazoo Resa West Campusecse
Special Education School
4606 Croyden Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 250-9678
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 250-9678
Grades: PK-1
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Westwood, Kalamazoo, MI?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Westwood, Kalamazoo, MI include Kingwestwood Elementary School, Indian Prairie Elementary School and Kalamazoo Central High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Westwood, Kalamazoo?
5 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Westwood, Kalamazoo.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Westwood, Kalamazoo?
the neighborhood of Westwood, 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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