For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,336 students in the neighborhood of South Westnedge, Kalamazoo, MI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in South Westnedge are Woods Lake Elementarya Magnet Center For The Arts, Paramount Charter Academy and Edison Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Westnedge, Kalamazoo, MI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of South Westnedge, Kalamazoo, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Woods Lake Elementarya Magnet Center For The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3215 Oakland Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-0790
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-0790
Grades: PK-5
| 512 students
Rank: #22.
Paramount Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3624 S Westnedge Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 553-6400
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 553-6400
Grades: PK-8
| 370 students
Rank: #33.
Edison Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
831 Lake St
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(269) 337-0550
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(269) 337-0550
Grades: PK-5
| 339 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of South Westnedge, Kalamazoo, MI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of South Westnedge, Kalamazoo, MI include Woods Lake Elementarya Magnet Center For The Arts, Paramount Charter Academy and Edison Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of South Westnedge, Kalamazoo?
3 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of South Westnedge, Kalamazoo.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Westnedge, Kalamazoo?
the neighborhood of South Westnedge, Kalamazoo public elementary schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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