Prairie Ridge Elementary School

Prairie Ridge Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
2294 S 9th St,  Kalamazoo, MI
Kalamazoo Public Schools
3.1
472 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ms. Joletta Drake
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Math Proficiency
25%
Reading Proficiency
37%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
25%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
26
Full Time Teachers
26
Teachers in First or Second Year
13.6%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Student Diversity

Female
50.9%
Male
49.1%
White
37.9%
Black
34.9%
Two or more races
17.4%
Hispanic
6.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.1 13 Reviews
3.0 parent
9/23/2025
The teachers at Prairie Ridge are, for the most part, great. I've encountered plenty of caring, wonderful teachers over the years that my child was there. However, the school as a whole has no systems, no communication, and no family engagement. Discipline is very hit or miss, with zero consistency....
5.0 parent
11/2/2018
I just started my third child in school at Prarie Ridge. I am extremly satisfied with the teachers and my girls learning experiences there.
1.0 parent
2/12/2018
EXTRAORDINARILY BAD EXPERIENCE. I SUGGEST NOT ATTENDING THIS SCHOOL. I have three boys, the youngest is in his last year of being in this school, and it cannot finish soon enough. If you have daughters or low income, feel free. You will not have any problems, the babysitters are wonderful for you at...
5.0 parent
5/18/2017
My son love the school. Luckily he had really good classroom teachers. Overall I like the school. No complains at all. We are an international Asian family. School treat us equally. We love the school.

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Prairie Ridge Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Kalamazoo, MI, in the Oshtemo neighborhood, and is served by the Kalamazoo Public Schools in Michigan. The school has a total enrollment of 472 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 25% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 37% are proficient in reading. Prairie Ridge Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $230,804. Discover additional schools in the area, like Boys To Men Group Home, Heritage Christian Academy, Youth Advancement Academy, and more. Learn more about what Kalamazoo has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Prairie Ridge Elementary School.

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