For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,056 students in 49009, MI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 49009, MI are Alamo Elementary School, Cooper Elementary School and Prairie Ridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 49009 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 49009, MI have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best 49009, MI Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alamo Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8184 N 6th St
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 694-7603
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 694-7603
Gr: K-5 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Cooper Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7559 N 14th St
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 349-2674
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 349-2674
Gr: PK-5 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Prairie Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2294 S 9th St
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 337-0630
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 337-0630
Gr: PK-5 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: n/an/a
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Alternative School
6025 Litchfield Ln
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 254-8444
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 254-8444
Gr: 6-12
49009, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
6200 West Kalamazoo Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(312) 226-3355
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(312) 226-3355
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What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 49009, MI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 49009, MI include Alamo Elementary School, Cooper Elementary School and Prairie Ridge Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 49009?
4 public elementary schools are located in 49009.
What is the racial composition of students in 49009?
49009 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).