Education
SCHOOLS IN BATTLE CREEK
Battle Creek is proud to be the home to several public, charter, private, and specialty schools to serve our families and their children. Here you can learn a little bit more about our K-12 schools, as well as skilled trades education opportunities, local colleges, and nearby universities.
AREA K – 12 SCHOOLS
Public:
Private and Charter:
- Arbor Academy
- Battle Creek Area Catholic Schools
- Battle Creek Christian School
- Battle Creek Montessori Academy
- Calhoun Christian School
- Calhoun Community High School
- Endeavor Charter Academy
Specialty:
- Battle Creek Area Math and Science Center
- Battle Creek Japanese Saturday School
- Calhoun Area Career Center
- Fine Arts Academy
APPRENTICE PROGRAMS
LEGACY SCHOLARS
Legacy Scholars is an initiative developed as part of the W.K Kellogg Foundation’s 75th Anniversary. The W.K. Kellogg Foundation established a $4 million endowment to help support post-secondary educational attainment for Battle Creek area youth. This program supports students attending Battle Creek Public Schools, Lakeview School District, and eligible students from Calhoun Community High School, by providing college and career opportunities, as well as the Legacy Scholarship: a last-dollar scholarship to Kellogg Community College for up to two years of tuition (62 credit hours), mandatory fees, and a book stipend. Learn more and apply through the Battle Creek Community Foundation.
COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES
There are several local community colleges and universities to choose from, depending on your educational goals. Choose from those closest to Battle Creek, and know that several larger universities are also nearby and ready to help you and your children exceed.
- Kellogg Community College (Two-Year Junior College)
- Regional Manufacturing Technology Center
- Siena Heights University
- Spring Arbor University
- Western Michigan University College of Aviation
- Western Michigan University – Battle Creek
Colleges & Universities within 30 Miles
- Albion College
- Kalamazoo College
- Kalamazoo Valley Community College
- Olivet College
- Western Michigan University Main Campus
Also Nearby
- Aquinas College
- Ferris State University
- Grand Valley State University
- Hillsdale College
- Michigan State University
- Purdue University
- Northwestern Michigan College
- University of Michigan
- University of Notre Dame
LIFE-LONG LEARNING/TRADES & TRAINING
The people, instructors, and facilities in Battle Creek ensure access and training for every business or personal need. We’re about helping those who call Battle Creek home to continue to develop new skills and help you advance your career and earning potential.
The Regional Manufacturing Technology Center is operated by Kellogg Community College, and offers just-in-time training in ten industrial skilled trades programs. An open-entry/open-exit enrollment option allows students to enroll at their capability level, and attend during whatever hours they find convenient. Internet-based learning supplements the on-site academic program for those who wish instruction at home or in the workplace.
Customized training will be designed to your specifications if none of the current programs meet your needs.
Please contact any of these educational organizations with your questions or needs for any additional information. If there is anything we can do to assist you as you consider moving to Battle Creek, please let us know.