Private Schools
Private Schools in Kalamazoo, Michigan
15 private schools in Kalamazoo, Michigan with at least 30 students answered the 2023-24 federal survey. Together they enroll 3,092 students: 3 Catholic, 8 other religious and 4 nonsectarian. 6 schools go through high school grades.
Schools listed
15
Go through high school
6
Median enrollment
147
Median students per teacher
10.4
Private schools in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Largest first. Students per teacher is the school’s own report.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catholic Schools of Greater Kalamazoo | PK–12 | 679 | 16 | Catholic |
| Kalamazoo Christian Elementary School | PK–4 | 460 | 14.2 | Christian |
| Kalamazoo Christian Middle School | 5–8 | 333 | 15.3 | Christian |
| Kalamazoo Christian High School | 9–12 | 273 | 15.8 | Calvinist |
| St Augustine School | PK–8 | 245 | 12.9 | Catholic |
| St Monica School | PK–8 | 221 | 15.8 | Catholic |
| Heritage Christian Academy | PK–12 | 212 | 8.7 | Christian |
| Gagie School | PK–8 | 147 | 7.8 | Nonsectarian |
| Kazoo SchoolAlternative | PK–8 | 110 | 4.1 | Nonsectarian |
| Tree of Life School | K–11 | 97 | 8.2 | Christian |
| Montessori Children's CenterMontessori | PK–6 | 94 | 10.4 | Nonsectarian |
| Providence Christian School | K–9 | 75 | 8.5 | Calvinist |
| Reformed Heritage Christian School | PK–12 | 57 | 7.6 | Calvinist |
| The Montessori SchoolMontessori | 1–6 | 48 | 5.6 | Nonsectarian |
| Kalamazoo SDA Junior Academy | K–8 | 41 | 20.5 | Seventh-Day Adventist |
Getting in, and keeping up
- Private school entrance exams: format, scoring, and dates for the ISEE, SSAT, and HSPT.
- M-STEP practice tests and score levels, the test public schools in Michigan give.
- Using a 529 plan for K-12 tuition and tutoring.
- Colleges in Michigan, for families already looking ahead.
Frequently asked questions
How many private schools are in Kalamazoo, Michigan?
15 private schools in Kalamazoo, Michigan with at least 30 students answered the 2023-24 federal Private School Universe Survey. Schools that did not answer are not counted, so the real number is higher.
What is the largest private school in Kalamazoo, Michigan?
Among schools that answered the survey, Catholic Schools of Greater Kalamazoo in Kalamazoo is the largest, with 679 students in grades PK–12.
How big are classes at private schools in Kalamazoo, Michigan?
The survey reports students per teacher, not class size. The median private school in Kalamazoo, Michigan has 10.4 students per teacher and 147 students in total.
Do private schools require an entrance exam?
Many independent schools ask for the ISEE or SSAT, and many Catholic high schools use the HSPT. Each school sets its own rule, so check the admissions page of every school on your list.
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS), 2023-24 public-use data file, National Center for Education Statistics. Schools that answered the survey and enrolled at least 30 students. Amish schools are left out. Schools report their own figures, and a school that did not answer the survey does not appear.