Forest Academy

Forest Academy is an active independent public charter district operating a single campus located at 5196 Comstock Ave in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Recognized as an independent local education agency authorized to administer federal programs, the district is established to serve students across the elementary and middle school continuum from Kindergarten through 8th grade. Situated in Kalamazoo County, the academy offers families in Southwest Michigan an accessible charter alternative within a specialized public school environment dedicated to primary and early adolescent development.

Currently educating a close-knit student body of 66 children spanning Kindergarten through 6th grade, Forest Academy emphasizes a small-school framework designed to foster focused learning and strong community connections. The student population features a balanced gender distribution of 35 male and 31 female students, representing a diverse background that includes 49 White, 7 Black, 7 multiracial, and 3 Hispanic students. For parents exploring tailored educational settings and researchers analyzing single-site charter operations in Michigan, Forest Academy serves as a notable model of localized, small-scale public education.