Lowest Student–Teacher Ratio in Kalamazoo (2025)

Schools with the fewest students per FTE teacher, among schools with at least 100 students. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 34 schools in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Michigan.

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Lincoln International Studies SchoolKalamazoo · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 12.2
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15
Woodward ElementaryKalamazoo · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 12.7
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62
Indian Prairie Elementary SchoolKalamazoo · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 13.0
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19
Spring Valley Center for ExplorationKalamazoo · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 13.2
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16
Edison AcademyKalamazoo · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 13.4
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31
Parchment Northwood Elem SchoolKalamazoo · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 13.7
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15
Northeastern Elementary SchoolKalamazoo · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 13.9
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18
Comstock Elementary SchoolKalamazoo · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 14.2
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Arcadia Elementary SchoolKalamazoo · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 14.8
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35
Parchment North Elem SchoolKalamazoo · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 14.9
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11
Washington Writers AcademyKalamazoo · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 15.3
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Paramount Charter AcademyKalamazoo · Charter ElementaryStudents per teacher: 15.5
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55
ParkwoodUpjohn Elementary SchoolKalamazoo · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 15.8
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19
Comstock Middle SchoolKalamazoo · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 16.2
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31
Comstock High SchoolKalamazoo · Public HighStudents per teacher: 16.3
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72
STEM AcademyKalamazoo · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 16.6
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72
Cooper Elementary SchoolKalamazoo · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 16.9
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71
Alamo Elementary SchoolKalamazoo · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 16.9
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48
Parchment High SchoolKalamazoo · Public HighStudents per teacher: 17.2
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Milwood Elementary SchoolKalamazoo · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 17.2
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El Sol ElementaryKalamazoo · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 17.5
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Parchment Middle SchoolKalamazoo · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 17.6
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23
Hillside Middle SchoolKalamazoo · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 17.6
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52
Parchment Central Elem SchoolKalamazoo · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 18.1
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33
Prairie Ridge Elementary SchoolKalamazoo · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 18.7
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Linden Grove Middle SchoolKalamazoo · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 19.1
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Winchell Elementary SchoolKalamazoo · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 19.4
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Northglade Montessori SchoolKalamazoo · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 19.4
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39
Maple Street Magnet School for the ArtsKalamazoo · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 19.8
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19
Milwood Magnet SchoolKalamazoo · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 19.8
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26
Woods Lake ElementaryA Magnet Center For The ArtsKalamazoo · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 20.0
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55
KingWestwood Elementary SchoolKalamazoo · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 20.4
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Loy Norrix High SchoolKalamazoo · Public HighStudents per teacher: 22.6
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31
Kalamazoo Central High SchoolKalamazoo · Public HighStudents per teacher: 23.4

#	School	Sector	Students per teacher	Success Index (US)	Key result	Students
1	Lincoln International Studies School Kalamazoo · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	12.2	20.9 Lower 50%	17% Math proficiency	306
2	Woodward Elementary Kalamazoo · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	12.7	14.7 Lower 50%	7.5% Math proficiency	242
3	Indian Prairie Elementary School Kalamazoo · Elementary · Grades PK–3	Public	13.0	62.0 Top 50%	57% Math proficiency	169
4	Spring Valley Center for Exploration Kalamazoo · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	13.2	19.2 Lower 50%	17% Math proficiency	263
5	Edison Academy Kalamazoo · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	13.4	15.9 Lower 50%	17% Math proficiency	376
6	Parchment Northwood Elem School Kalamazoo · Elementary · Grades PK–3	Public	13.7	31.0 Lower 50%	24.5% Math proficiency	178
7	Northeastern Elementary School Kalamazoo · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	13.9	15.2 Lower 50%	17% Math proficiency	195
8	Comstock Elementary School Kalamazoo · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	14.2	18.2 Lower 50%	2.5% Math proficiency	597
9	Arcadia Elementary School Kalamazoo · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	14.8	26.0 Lower 50%	27% Math proficiency	355
10	Parchment North Elem School Kalamazoo · Elementary · Grades 4–5	Public	14.9	35.4 Lower 50%	25% Math proficiency	208
11	Washington Writers Academy Kalamazoo · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	15.3	10.6 Lower 50%	7.5% Math proficiency	260
12	Paramount Charter Academy Kalamazoo · Elementary · Grades PK–8	Charter	15.5	16.6 Lower 50%	17% Math proficiency	373
13	ParkwoodUpjohn Elementary School Kalamazoo · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	15.8	54.5 Top 50%	49% Math proficiency	427
14	Comstock Middle School Kalamazoo · Middle · Grades 6–8	Public	16.2	19.3 Lower 50%	13% Math proficiency	276
15	Comstock High School Kalamazoo · High · Grades 9–12	Public	16.3	31.3 Lower 50%	22% Math proficiency	358
16	STEM Academy Kalamazoo · Elementary · Grades K–8	Public	16.6	71.5 Top 25%	57% Math proficiency	298
17	Cooper Elementary School Kalamazoo · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	16.9	72.2 Top 25%	62% Math proficiency	288
18	Alamo Elementary School Kalamazoo · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	16.9	70.9 Top 25%	62% Math proficiency	287
19	Parchment High School Kalamazoo · High · Grades 8–12	Public	17.2	48.1 Lower 50%	42% Math proficiency	412
20	Milwood Elementary School Kalamazoo · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	17.2	20.3 Lower 50%	17% Math proficiency	362
21	El Sol Elementary Kalamazoo · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	17.5	45.7 Lower 50%	42% Math proficiency	368
22	Parchment Middle School Kalamazoo · Middle · Grades 6–8	Public	17.6	39.2 Lower 50%	33% Math proficiency	352
23	Hillside Middle School Kalamazoo · Middle · Grades 6–8	Public	17.6	23.2 Lower 50%	21% Math proficiency	476
24	Parchment Central Elem School Kalamazoo · Elementary · Grades PK–3	Public	18.1	51.8 Top 50%	54.5% Math proficiency	289
25	Prairie Ridge Elementary School Kalamazoo · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	18.7	32.5 Lower 50%	35% Math proficiency	449
26	Linden Grove Middle School Kalamazoo · Middle · Grades 6–8	Public	19.1	38.4 Lower 50%	38% Math proficiency	727
27	Winchell Elementary School Kalamazoo · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	19.4	66.5 Top 50%	62% Math proficiency	465
28	Northglade Montessori School Kalamazoo · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	19.4	40.1 Lower 50%	37% Math proficiency	271
29	Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts Kalamazoo · Middle · Grades 6–8	Public	19.8	39.1 Lower 50%	36% Math proficiency	889
30	Milwood Magnet School Kalamazoo · Middle · Grades 6–8	Public	19.8	19.2 Lower 50%	21% Math proficiency	731
31	Woods Lake ElementaryA Magnet Center For The Arts Kalamazoo · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	20.0	25.5 Lower 50%	31% Math proficiency	501
32	KingWestwood Elementary School Kalamazoo · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	20.4	55.4 Top 50%	50% Math proficiency	531
33	Loy Norrix High School Kalamazoo · High · Grades 9–12	Public	22.6	36.9 Lower 50%	27% Math proficiency	1,785
34	Kalamazoo Central High School Kalamazoo · High · Grades 9–12	Public	23.4	30.7 Lower 50%	23% Math proficiency	1,613

Lincoln International Studies School in Kalamazoo leads the 2025 list of lowest student–teacher ratio in Kalamazoo with Students per teacher 12.2. Of the 34 schools shown, 33 are public, 1 are charter.

For the full picture see the wider Michigan lowest student–teacher ratio rankings, every school on the Kalamazoo page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best ratio school in Kalamazoo?

Lincoln International Studies School in Kalamazoo, Michigan ranks first among lowest student–teacher ratio in Kalamazoo with Students per teacher 12.2 (Enrollment: 306).

How are lowest student–teacher ratio in Kalamazoo ranked?

Schools with the fewest students per FTE teacher, among schools with at least 100 students. Only schools eligible for the Success Index (US) are included; the index is shown alongside for context.

Are these 2025 rankings official?

No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.