Kalamazoo Central High School vs Northglade Montessori School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kalamazoo Central High School
Kalamazoo · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,613 students
Northglade Montessori School
Kalamazoo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
271 students
| Measure | Kalamazoo Central High School Kalamazoo, Michigan | Northglade Montessori School Kalamazoo, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #448 of 591 | #930 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #13189 of 16,910 | #31883 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,613 | 271 |
| Enrollment | 1,613 | 271 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.2% | 46.1% |
| Students per teacher | 23.4 | 19.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 37% |
| city | Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northglade Montessori School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.1 vs 30.7).
- •Northglade Montessori School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 23%).
- •Kalamazoo Central High School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Northglade Montessori School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.1% vs 54.2%).
- •Northglade Montessori School does better on students per teacher (19.4 vs 23.4).
- •Kalamazoo Central High School is the larger school with 1,613 students compared with 271.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Kalamazoo Central High School better than Northglade Montessori School?
On the Success Index (US), Northglade Montessori School ranks higher (40.1 vs 30.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Kalamazoo Central High School and Northglade Montessori School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Kalamazoo and Kalamazoo in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kalamazoo Central High School: 1,613. Northglade Montessori School: 271. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kalamazoo Central High School and Northglade Montessori School rank in Michigan?
Kalamazoo Central High School is 448th of 591 and Northglade Montessori School is 930th of 1,581 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).