For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,160 students in 49048, MI.
The top ranked public schools in 49048, MI are Stem Academy, Youth Center School and Comstock Compass High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 49048 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 49048, MI have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best 49048, MI Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stem Academy
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
175 Hunt St
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 250-8594
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 250-8594
Grades: K-8
| 280 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: 5-12
| 50 students
Rank: #33.
Comstock Compass High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3010 Gull Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 250-8930
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 250-8930
Grades: K-12
| 285 students
Rank: #44.
Valley Center School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3122 Lake St
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 250-9773
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 250-9773
Grades: 1-12
| 25 students
Rank: #55.
Comstock High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2107 N 26th St
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 250-8700
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 250-8700
Grades: 9-12
| 367 students
Rank: #66.
Comstock Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1423 N 28th St
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 250-8960
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 250-8960
Grades: K-5
| 621 students
Rank: #77.
Comstock Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3100 N 26th St
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 250-8600
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 250-8600
Grades: 6-8
| 317 students
Rank: #88.
Northeastern Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2433 Gertrude St
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 337-0690
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 337-0690
Grades: PK-5
| 215 students
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
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
49048, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
175 Hunt St
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 250-8560
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 250-8560
Grades: 1-5
| 243 students
3010 Gull Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 388-9477
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 388-9477
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Forest Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
5196 Comstock Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 488-2315
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 488-2315
Grades: K-8
| 66 students
3100 North 26th St
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 250-8550
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 250-8550
Grades: PK-5
| 280 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 49048, MI?
The top ranked public schools in 49048, MI include Stem Academy, Youth Center School and Comstock Compass High School.
How many public schools are located in 49048?
9 public schools are located in 49048.
What is the racial composition of students in 49048?
49048 public schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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