Frequently Asked Questions
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Do you offer preschool classes?
Yes. KPS values the opportunity for four year olds to receive educational services through the Pre-kindergarten Early Education Program (PEEP), which is a Great Start Readiness Program. The program has full- and half-day sessions, in select elementary schools across the district. Meals are provided and transportation may be available. We invite parents/guardians to come see the program and contact the PEEP office for more information at (269) 337-0095.
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How do you know which attendance district a house is in?
There is a SchoolSite locator on our website where you can enter your address and find out your school assignment. Please note that neither El Sol Elementary School or Lincoln International Studiess School have boundaries. If you have questions, contact Student Services at (269) 337-0161.
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How many schools are in the district?
We offer classes at 25 buildings. We have 17 elementary schools, four middle schools, and four high school programs. We also have a fully-virtual program for students in kindergarten through twelfth grade.
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How many students attend Kalamazoo Public Schools?
We have over 12,000 students.
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How old do you have to be to enroll in kindergarten?
Students must be 5 by Sept. 1 of the year they enroll. Parents may request a waiver if the child will be 5 by Dec. 1 of the year they enroll. Each spring we hold a Kindergarten Orientation. If you'd like to register outside of orientation, please call Student Services at (269) 337-0161. Enroll in KPS.
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What academic enrichment opportunities exist for students?
KPS offers the A/T Program for academically talented students in early elementary. Older elementary students participate in Avant-Garde. In middle school, students can test into the Academically Talented Youth Program at Western Michigan University.
High-achieving high school students can test for the Kalamazoo Area Math and Science Center. In addition, our high schools offer a wide range of Advanced Placement courses, through which students can earn college credit. High school students may also dual enroll at Western Michigan University or Kalamazoo Valley Community College. High school students have the opportunity to participate in Early/Middle College, a five-year program through which students earn their high school diploma and an associate's degree or community college certificate simultaneously.
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What documents do you need to register?
To register, you will need a child's birth certificate, immunization record, proof of hearing and vision screening (if available), and two proofs of residency (such as: utility bill, a lease agreement or mortgage document). Learn more about enrolling in KPS.
