| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schoolcraft Community Schools | Schoolcraft | 10/10 Excellent · 91st pct | 1,071 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Gull Lake Community Schools | Richland | 9/10 Excellent · 88th pct | 3,256 | 7 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Vicksburg Community Schools | Vicksburg | 9/10 Excellent · 84th pct | 2,588 | 6 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Portage Public Schools | Portage | 9/10 Excellent · 83rd pct | 8,616 | 14 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Athens Area Schools | Fulton | 4/10 Below Average · 35th pct | 503 | 2 | K–12 | 1 |
| Galesburg-Augusta Community School District | Augusta | 4/10 Below Average · 34th pct | 971 | 4 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Climax-Scotts Community School District | Climax | 4/10 Below Average · 33rd pct | 543 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Kalamazoo Public School District | Kalamazoo | 3/10 Below Average · 28th pct | 12,298 | 31 | PK–12 | 5 |
| Parchment School District | Kalamazoo | 3/10 Below Average · 28th pct | 1,586 | 6 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Comstock Public Schools | Kalamazoo | 2/10 Poor · 14th pct | 1,794 | 5 | PK–12 | 2 |
How Kalamazoo County compares
Together they enroll 33,226 students across 81 schools. The largest is Kalamazoo Public School District with 12,298 students. Districts here average 5.7/10, above the Michigan average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Kalamazoo County, Michigan
Kalamazoo County has 10 public school districts covering 18 zip codes. The top-rated district in Kalamazoo County is Schoolcraft Community Schools (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Michigan. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Kalamazoo County, MI?
10 school districts serve zip codes in Kalamazoo County, MI. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Kalamazoo County, MI?
Of the districts serving Kalamazoo County, Schoolcraft Community Schools has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 91st percentile among Michigan school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Michigan reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Michigan and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Michigan only, never across state lines.