Schools that serve the residents of Portage, Michigan fall under the
jurisdiction of the Portage Public School District. There are eight elementary
schools, three middle schools, two comprehensive high schools and one community
high school within this district. Faculty members here continually pursue
professional development and are fully capable of offering students a
top-quality education. Parental involvement is paramount in each of the schools
in the Portage District, enriching the supportive learning environment found in
each facility. Empowering students to “contribute intelligently and ethically”
is the underlying goal of the Portage Public School District. The ratings of
excellence on the Michigan School Report Card as well as on GreatSchools.org
prove that the combined efforts of involved teachers, parents, local business
leaders, and students are making this goal a reality. Portage Public Schools –
“the future learns here.” http://www.portageps.org/
Private Schools
Elementary Schools
12th Street Elementary
http://www.portageps.org/schools/elementary/twl/
Amberly Elementary
http://www.portageps.org/schools/elementary/amb/
Angling Road Elementary
http://www.portageps.org/schools/elementary/ang/
Central Elementary
http://www.portageps.org/schools/elementary/cel/
Haverhill Elementary
http://www.portageps.org/schools/elementary/hav/
Lake Center Elementary
http://www.portageps.org/schools/elementary/lce/
Moorsbridge Elementary
http://www.portageps.org/schools/elementary/mbe/
Woodland Elementary
http://www.portageps.org/schools/elementary/wod/
Middle Schools
Central Middle School
http://www.portageps.org/schools/middle/cms/
North Middle School
http://www.portageps.org/schools/middle/nms/
West Middle School
http://www.portageps.org/schools/middle/wms/
High Schools
Portage Central High School
http://www.portageps.org/schools/high/chs/
Community High School
http://www.portageps.org/schools/high/cec/
Portage Northern High School
http://www.portageps.org/schools/high/nhs/
Private Schools
Kalamazoo Country Day School
Grades: Pre-K – 8
http://kalamazoocountryday.org/
St. Michael Lutheran School
Grades: Pre-K - 6
http://www.stmikeschool.org/
Western Michigan University ~ Located just five miles outside
of Portage, this four-year public research university has enjoyed being listed
as one of the top 100 public universities in the nation by U.S. News & World
Report for 2011. In fact, Western Michigan University (WMU) has made the list of
“best national universities” for 20 years now! This reputation is well earned,
as the multitudes of successful WMU graduates will testify. WMU offers a
plethora of unique, comprehensive courses culminating in Bachelor’s, Master’s,
Specialist, and Doctoral Degrees. These programs include but are certainly not
limited to the College of Aviation, College of Fine Arts, the Haworth College of
Business, and the Department of Paper Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and
Imaging. Providing first-rate education in a safe and healthy university
environment is the aim of the highly-qualified faculty and staff members at WMU.
Cooperative relationships with local, regional and global communities are
maintained, forming the strong foundation on which Western Michigan University
stands today, and on which it will continue to stand well into the future.
http://www.wmich.edu/
Kalamazoo Valley Community College ~ This comprehensive,
two-year public college offers courses suitable for preparing students with an
excellent education, whether their goal is to transfer to a four-year
institution, or to immediately enter or re-enter the workforce. Graduates of
Kalamazoo Valley Community College (KVCC) who have gone immediately into the
workforce have found success not only in job placement, but also in the amount
of their starting salaries. At KVCC students learn an appreciation of cultural
diversity, and focus on becoming responsible citizens of our global society.
Developing a strong local workforce, KVCC contributes largely to the economic
growth and stability of its surrounding communities. With Academic Departments
ranging from Accounting to Wind Energy Technology, Kalamazoo Valley Community
College can help you prepare for a successful tomorrow today!
http://www.kvcc.edu/