For the 2026 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: K-8 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
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
Gr: 5-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
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
Gr: K-12 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
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
Gr: 1-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
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
Gr: K-5 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
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
Gr: 6-8 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
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
Gr: 6-12
49048, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
175 Hunt St
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 250-8560
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 250-8560
Gr: 1-5 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Forest Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
5196 Comstock Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 488-2315
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 488-2315
Gr: K-8 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
3100 North 26th St
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 250-8550
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 250-8550
Gr: PK-5 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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).