Benjamin and Maria (Ogden) Drake Farm · Photo: Karen High2 · CC BY-SA 3.0Oshtemo Township’s public schools score below 61% of Michigan districts on tests and graduation
Math proficiency in Oshtemo Township’s districts is 27%, below the Michigan average (34%). The grade covers the two public school districts serving Oshtemo Township, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Michigan, not nationally.
From Michigan state tests taken in spring 2022, when 96% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Oshtemo Township’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 1044 Michigan towns with household incomes within a quarter of Oshtemo Township’s, its schools beat 24%, lower than their 39% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 41% of tested students were proficient in reading and 27% in math, against 45% and 34% statewide; 96% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
66% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 82% across Michigan. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
Kalamazoo Public spends $16,885 per student and Otsego $14,214, against $16,528 across Michigan (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓
Choice beyond the district
Kalamazoo Christian Elementary School (private), Kalamazoo Christian Middle School (private) and Heritage Christian Academy (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Oshtemo Township’s grade
C+: better than 39% of Michigan school districts, #590 of 699 Michigan towns. Both inputs trail the Michigan average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Oshtemo Township, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Oshtemo Township
Prairie Ridge Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 449 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Kalamazoo
Kindergarten in Oshtemo Township
Prairie Ridge Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 449 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Kalamazoo
1st grade in Oshtemo Township
Prairie Ridge Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 449 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Kalamazoo
2nd grade in Oshtemo Township
Prairie Ridge Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 449 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Kalamazoo
3rd grade in Oshtemo Township
Prairie Ridge Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 449 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Kalamazoo
4th grade in Oshtemo Township
Prairie Ridge Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 449 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Kalamazoo
5th grade in Oshtemo Township
Prairie Ridge Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 449 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Kalamazoo
Oshtemo Township runs its own schools through grade 12 (Kalamazoo Public School District). From grade PK, students attend the Otsego Public Schools, shared with Alamo, Otsego and Otsego. Its middle school is in Kalamazoo. Parts of Oshtemo Township (18% of its land) are served by Mattawan Consolidated School instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Two districts serve Oshtemo Township
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Below the state in reading
Oshtemo Township vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Michigan towns that share Oshtemo Township’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Oshtemo Township | C+ | Kalamazoo Public PK–12 · Otsego PK–12 |
| Kalamazoo | C | Kalamazoo Public |
| Texas | A | Mattawan Consolidated School |
| Alamo | A | Otsego |
| Almena | B | Paw Paw Public PK–12 · Gobles Public PK–12 |
| Kalamazoo Township | C | Kalamazoo Public PK–12 · Parchment PK–12 |
2 of the 5 neighbors share Kalamazoo Public with Oshtemo Township for grades PK–12, so their letters differ mainly through the lower grades.
Every school in Oshtemo Township
13 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Michigan’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Left off: 2 public programs with fewer than 25 students (Youth Advancement Academy and Boys To Men Group Home).
Questions about Oshtemo Township’s schools
Are Oshtemo Township’s schools good?
On Michigan’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Oshtemo Township children attend score below 61% of Michigan’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C+ Schools grade, #590 of 699 Michigan towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 24%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Oshtemo Township in?
Two districts: Kalamazoo Public School District runs grades PK–12, and Otsego Public Schools runs grades PK–12, shared with Alamo, Otsego and Otsego.
Where do Oshtemo Township kids go to high school?
One of 4 high schools, depending on your address: Loy Norrix High School, Kalamazoo Central High School, Otsego High School and Otsego West Campus High School.
What is Oshtemo Township’s graduation rate?
66% of the class of 2023 in Kalamazoo Public School District graduated in four years, against 82% across Michigan.
How much does Oshtemo Township spend per student?
$16,885 in Kalamazoo Public School District and $14,214 in Otsego Public Schools (FY2024), against $16,528 across Michigan. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Oshtemo Township?
Yes: Kalamazoo Christian Elementary School (religious, grades PK–4, 539 students), Kalamazoo Christian Middle School (religious, grades 5–8, 333 students) and Heritage Christian Academy (religious, grades PK–12, 223 students).
Parents talk
What Oshtemo Township families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Oshtemo Township → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Michigan. Stars are from neighbors.