Best Kalamazoo County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 23 private schools serving 3,758 students in Kalamazoo County, MI (there are 90 public schools, serving 34,246 public students). 10% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 97%, which is higher than the Michigan private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
64% of private schools in Kalamazoo County, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Calvinist).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 23
  • # Students Served: 3,758
  • Average Tuition: $11,199
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 25%
  • Acceptance Rate: 97%
  • Average Class Size: 18 students
  • % Students of Color: 14%
  • View Kalamazoo County, MI School Trends

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 23
  • # Students Served: 3,758
  • Average Tuition: $11,199
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 25%
  • Acceptance Rate: 97%
  • Average Class Size: 18 students
  • % Students of Color: 14%
  • View Kalamazoo County, MI School Trends

Top Ranked Kalamazoo County Private Schools (2026)

Map of Kalamazoo Christian Elementary School
Gr: PK-4 | 635 students
Christian
3800 S 12th St
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 544-2332
Kalamazoo Christian High School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 274 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 12
Calvinist
2121 Stadium Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 381-2250
Map of Kalamazoo Christian Middle School
Gr: 5-8 | 247 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Christian
3800 S 12th Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 544-2332
(1)
Map of Kalamazoo Christian Middle School
Gr: 7-9 | 231 students
Calvinist
3333 S Westnedge Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 343-3645
Map of St. Augustine School
Gr: PK-8 | 286 students
Catholic
600 W Michigan Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 349-1945
Map of St. Monica School
Gr: PK-8 | 302 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
530 W Kilgore Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 345-2444
(1)
Map of Gagie School
Gr: PK-8 | 260 students
615 Fairview Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 342-8008
(1)
Map of Hackett Catholic Prep
Gr: 9-12 | 215 students
Catholic
1000 W Kilgore Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 381-2646
Heritage Christian Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 192 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
6312 Quail Run Drive
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 372-1400
(2)
Map of Kalamazoo Country Day School
Gr: PK-8 | 135 students
4221 E Milham Ave
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 329-0116
(9)
Map of Kalamazoo Sda Junior Academy
Gr: K-8 | 35 students
Seventh Day Adventist
1601 Nichols Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 342-8943
Kazoo School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 151 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Alternative School
1401 Cherry St
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 345-3239
(3)
Map of Looking Glass Preschool & Daycare
Gr: NS-PK | 37 students
Daycare / Preschool
5527 Parkview Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 372-9766
Map of Montessori Children's Center
Gr: PK-K | 69 students
Montessori School
710 Howard St. Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 349-3248
The Montessori School Photo
Gr: PK-6 | 127 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Montessori School
750 Howard St
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 349-3248
Map of The Montessori School-richland Campus
Gr: PK-K | 34 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Montessori School
6274 North 32nd Street - Richland
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 349-3248
(2)
Portage KinderCare Photo
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
7455 Oakland Dr.
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 327-4816
Map of Prairie Baptist School
Gr: PK-11 | 28 students
Avg. class size: 3 students
Baptist
11210 PQ Ave E
Scotts, MI 49088
(269) 626-8101
Map of Providence Christian School
Gr: K-9 | 72 students
Calvinist
100 Pratt Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(269) 385-4889
Reformed Heritage Christian School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 55 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 3
Calvinist
700 Fletcher Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 383-0505
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Kalamazoo County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of First Assembly Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 177 students
Assembly of God
5550 Oakland Drive
Portage, MI 49002
(616) 323-2161
Otis Montessori Academy Photo
Gr: NS-K | 50 students
Montessori School
810 E Centre Ave
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 327-8277
(3)
Map of St. Joseph Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 152 students
Catholic
930 Lake Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(269) 343-6256
Map of St. Mary Elementary School
Gr: K-8 | 78 students
Catholic
929 Charlotte Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 342-2884

Overview

Category
This State (MI)
US
# Schools
25 Schools
# Students
3,758 Students
146,334 Students
% Average Students of Color
14%
19%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
249 Teachers
11,464 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
54%
56%
Average Class Size
18 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
4 courses
12 courses
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,199
$10,154
Average Summer Program Cost
$115
$532
Average % on Financial Aid
25%
32%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,833
$2,986
Average Acceptance Rate
97%
88%
Average Endowment Size
$1 million
$34.73 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.52
# American Indian Students
7 Students
464 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
78 Students
4,112 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
168 Students
5,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
4%
# Black Students
109 Students
6,857 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%
# White Students
2,434 Students
98,052 Students
% White Students
64%
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
988 Students
34,444 Students
% of Others Students
26%
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 County, MI?
The top ranked private schools in Kalamazoo County, MI include Kalamazoo Christian High School, Kalamazoo Christian Elementary School, and St. Augustine School.
How many private schools are located in Kalamazoo County?
23 private schools are located in Kalamazoo County.
How diverse are private schools in Kalamazoo County?
Kalamazoo County private schools are approximately 14% minority students, which is lower than the Michigan private school average of 19%.
What percentage of students in Kalamazoo County go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Kalamazoo County are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Kalamazoo County?
64% of private schools in Kalamazoo County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Calvinist).
Which private schools in Kalamazoo County are often viewed compared to one another?

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