Top 5 Best Kalamazoo Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 17 private schools serving 3,206 students in Kalamazoo, MI (there are 53 public schools, serving 17,066 public students). 16% of all K-12 students in Kalamazoo, MI are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 9%).
The top ranked private schools in Kalamazoo, MI include Kalamazoo Christian Elementary & Middle Schools, Kalamazoo Christian High School and Gagie School.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Michigan private school average acceptance rate of 93%.
65% of private schools in Kalamazoo, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Calvinist and Catholic).

Top Ranked Kalamazoo Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Gagie School
(1)
615 Fairview Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 342-8008
Grades: PK-8
| 309 students
3800 S 12th Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 544-2332
Grades: PK-8
| 660 students
2121 Stadium Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 381-2250
Grades: 9-12
| 317 students
St. Augustine School
(Catholic)
600 W Michigan Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 349-1945
Grades: PK-8
| 302 students
St. Monica School
(Catholic)
(1)
530 W Kilgore Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 345-2444
Grades: PK-8
| 302 students
Hackett Catholic Prep
(Catholic)
1000 W Kilgore Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 381-2646
Grades: 9-12
| 235 students
Heritage Christian Academy
Heritage Christian Academy Photo - Soccer is a popular sport at HCA among both boys and girls.
(Christian)
(2)
6312 Quail Run Drive
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 372-1400
Grades: K-12
| 194 students
Kalamazoo Christian Middle School
(Calvinist)
3333 S Westnedge Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 343-3645
Grades: 7-9
| 231 students
Kalamazoo Sda Junior Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1601 Nichols Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 342-8943
Grades: K-8
| 24 students
Kazoo School
(3)
1401 Cherry St
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 345-3239
Grades: PK-8
| 151 students
Looking Glass Preschool & Daycare
Daycare / Preschool
5527 Parkview Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 372-9766
Grades: NS-PK
| 37 students
Montessori Children's Center
Montessori School
710 Howard St. Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 349-3248
Grades: K-1
| 121 students
The Montessori School
The Montessori School Photo - Exploring Montessori Math Works in the Primary Classroom
Montessori School
750 Howard St
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 349-3248
Grades: PK-6
| 127 students
Providence Christian School
(Calvinist)
100 Pratt Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(269) 381-4889
Grades: K-9
| 66 students
Reformed Heritage Christian School
Reformed Heritage Christian School Photo
(Calvinist)
700 Fletcher Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 383-0505
Grades: PK-12
| 57 students
Tree Of Life School
(Christian)
2001 Cameron St
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(269) 718-7428
Grades: K-8
| 73 students
West Main KinderCare
West Main KinderCare Photo - Lobby
Daycare / Preschool
3939 West Main St.
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 385-0115
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Kalamazoo, Michigan Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
930 Lake Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(269) 343-6256
Grades: PK-8
| 152 students
929 Charlotte Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 342-2884
Grades: K-8
| 78 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Kalamazoo, MI?
The top ranked private schools in Kalamazoo, MI include Kalamazoo Christian Elementary & Middle Schools, Kalamazoo Christian High School and Gagie School.
How many private schools are located in Kalamazoo, MI?
17 private schools are located in Kalamazoo, MI.
How diverse are private schools in Kalamazoo, MI?
Kalamazoo, MI private schools are approximately 15% minority students, which is lower than the Michigan private school average of 19%.
What percentage of students in Kalamazoo, MI go to private school?
16% of all K-12 students in Kalamazoo, MI are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 9%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Kalamazoo, MI?
65% of private schools in Kalamazoo, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Calvinist and Catholic).

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