Best Eastside Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 46 students in the neighborhood of Eastside, Kalamazoo, MI.
The top-ranked public school in Eastside is Youth Center School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Eastside, Kalamazoo, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Eastside, Kalamazoo, MI (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Youth Center School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1424 Gull Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 270-8252
Gr: 5-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
Kalamazoo County Juvenile Home Youth Center School
Alternative School
1424 Gull Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 337-0067
Gr: 6-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Eastside, Kalamazoo, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Eastside, Kalamazoo, MI include Youth Center School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Eastside, Kalamazoo?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Eastside, Kalamazoo.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Eastside, Kalamazoo?
the neighborhood of Eastside, Kalamazoo public schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).

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