For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 358 students in the neighborhood of Northside, Kalamazoo, MI.
The neighborhood of Northside, Kalamazoo, MI public elementary schools have a diversity score of 0.42, which is less than the Michigan public elementary school average of 0.57.
Minority enrollment is 94% 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 Northside, Kalamazoo, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Woodward Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
606 Stuart Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 337-0810
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 337-0810
Grades: PK-5
| 233 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln International Studies School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
912 N Burdick St
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 337-0640
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 337-0640
Grades: PK-5
| 273 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lets Talk About It Girls Home
Alternative School
1004 Conant St
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(248) 431-1371
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(248) 431-1371
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Lets Talk About It Home For Young Men
Alternative School
1004 Conant St
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(248) 431-1371
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(248) 431-1371
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Northside, Kalamazoo, MI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Northside, Kalamazoo, MI include Woodward Elementary School and Lincoln International Studies School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Northside, Kalamazoo?
4 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Northside, Kalamazoo.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Northside, Kalamazoo?
the neighborhood of Northside, Kalamazoo public elementary schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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