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Best Kalamazoo Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 19 private schools serving 3,269 students in Kalamazoo, MI (there are 52 public schools, serving 17,021 public students). 16% of all K-12 students in Kalamazoo, MI are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private schools in Kalamazoo, MI include Kalamazoo Christian Middle School, St. Augustine School, and Kalamazoo Christian High School.
The average acceptance rate is 96%, which is higher than the Michigan private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
68% of private schools in Kalamazoo, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Calvinist).

Top-Ranked Kalamazoo Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Kalamazoo Christian Elementary School
(Christian)
3800 S 12th St
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 544-2332
Gr: PK-4 | 635 students
Kalamazoo Christian High School
Kalamazoo Christian High School Photo - High School entrance.
(Calvinist)
2121 Stadium Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 381-2250
Gr: 9-12 | 274 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Kalamazoo Christian Middle School
(Christian)
(1)
3800 S 12th Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 544-2332
Gr: 5-8 | 247 students Avg. class size: 22 students Tuition listed
Kalamazoo Christian Middle School
(Calvinist)
3333 S Westnedge Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 343-3645
Gr: 7-9 | 231 students Tuition listed
St. Augustine School
(Catholic)
600 W Michigan Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 349-1945
Gr: PK-8 | 286 students
St. Monica School
(Catholic)
(1)
530 W Kilgore Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 345-2444
Gr: PK-8 | 302 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Gagie School
(1)
615 Fairview Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 342-8008
Gr: PK-8 | 260 students
Gift Of Grace Montessori
Montessori School (Christian)
7135 Veronica St
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 365-5775
Gr: PK-2 | 8 students
Hackett Catholic Prep
(Catholic)
1000 W Kilgore Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 381-2646
Gr: 9-12 | 215 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
Gr: PK-12 | 192 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Kalamazoo Sda Junior Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1601 Nichols Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 342-8943
Gr: K-8 | 35 students
Kazoo School
Kazoo School Photo
Alternative School
(3)
1401 Cherry St
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 345-3239
Gr: PK-8 | 151 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Looking Glass Preschool & Daycare
Daycare / Preschool
5527 Parkview Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 372-9766
Gr: NS-PK | 37 students
Montessori Children's Center
Montessori School
710 Howard St. Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 349-3248
Gr: PK-K | 69 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
Gr: PK-6 | 127 students Avg. class size: 25 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Providence Christian School
(Calvinist)
100 Pratt Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(269) 385-4889
Gr: K-9 | 72 students
Reformed Heritage Christian School
Reformed Heritage Christian School Photo
(Calvinist)
700 Fletcher Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 383-0505
Gr: PK-12 | 55 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Tree Of Life School
(Christian)
2001 Cameron St
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(269) 718-7428
Gr: K-8 | 73 students
West Main KinderCare
West Main KinderCare Photo - Lobby
Daycare / Preschool
3939 West Main St.
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 385-0115
Gr: NS-PK
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Kalamazoo, Michigan Private Schools (Closed)

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

Overview

This Town (Kalamazoo)
This State (MI)
# Schools
19 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
3,269 Students
147,672 Students
% Average Students of Color
14%
19%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
218 Teachers
11,532 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
56%
Average Class Size
20 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
4 courses
11 courses
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,649
$10,249
Average Summer Program Cost
$115
$532
Average % on Financial Aid
27%
32%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,750
$2,958
Average Acceptance Rate
96%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.52
# American Indian Students
7 Students
464 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
70 Students
4,113 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
157 Students
5,548 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
4%
# Black Students
100 Students
6,925 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%
# White Students
2,188 Students
98,135 Students
% White Students
66%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
180 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
773 Students
34,822 Students
% of Others Students
24%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Kalamazoo, MI?
The top-ranked private schools in Kalamazoo, MI include Kalamazoo Christian Middle School, St. Augustine School, and Kalamazoo Christian High School.
How many private schools are located in Kalamazoo?
19 private schools are located in Kalamazoo.
How diverse are private schools in Kalamazoo?
Kalamazoo private schools are approximately 14% minority students, which is lower than the Michigan private school average of 19%.
What percentage of students in Kalamazoo go to private school?
16% of all K-12 students in Kalamazoo are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Kalamazoo?
68% of private schools in Kalamazoo are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Calvinist).
Which private schools in Kalamazoo are often viewed compared to one another?

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