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Kalamazoo Country Day School

Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8

Portage, MI

4221 E Milham Ave, Portage, MI 49002

Overall grade: A

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A-Class size
  • A-Years serving families
  • A-Diversity

What stands out

  • Small classes: about 6 students per teacher
  • Serving families in Portage since at least 2011

In Portage, Michigan, Kalamazoo Country Day School is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 61 students attend, with roughly 6 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 180 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
61
Teachers
10.3 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
5.9
Boys and girls
Coed · 32 girls, 29 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 50% of independent elementary schools in Michigan (6 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 75% of independent elementary schools in Michigan.
    • Compared with 12 independent elementary schools in Michigan.

    Students by survey year

    114’11–12115’13–14115’15–1639’17–1834’19–2063’21–2261’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K34
    K9
    18
    27
    39
    49
    58
    64
    72
    85

    Student body

    White67%
    Two or more races11%
    Black10%
    Hispanic or Latino7%
    Asian5%

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    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
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    Questions about Kalamazoo Country Day School

    What grades does Kalamazoo Country Day School serve?

    Kalamazoo Country Day School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend Kalamazoo Country Day School?

    About 61 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Kalamazoo Country Day School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.

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