For the 2025 school year, there are 44 public schools serving 15,502 students in Saginaw, MI (there are 22 private schools, serving 2,461 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in Saginaw, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Saginaw, MI are Hemmeter Elementary School, Handley School and Saginaw Arts And Sciences Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saginaw, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Saginaw have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Saginaw, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hemmeter Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1890 Hemmeter Rd
Saginaw, MI 48638
(989) 797-1832
Saginaw, MI 48638
(989) 797-1832
Gr: PK-5 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Handley School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1300 Passolt St
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-4250
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-4250
Gr: PK-5 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33.
Saginaw Arts And Sciences Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1903 N Niagara St
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-5500
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-5500
Gr: 6-12 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #44.
Mg Millet Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3660 Southfield Dr
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 777-2520
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 777-2520
Gr: PK-12 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #55.
Robert B Havens Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
457 Van Wormer Rd
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 921-4201
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 921-4201
Gr: PK-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #66.
Swan Valley Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
453 Van Wormer Rd
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 921-2601
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 921-2601
Gr: 6-8 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #77.
Great Lakes Bay Early College
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1961 Delta Rd
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 686-9146
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 686-9146
Gr: 10-12 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #88.
Saginaw County Juvenile Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3360 Hospital Rd
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 399-7461
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 399-7461
Gr: 4-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #99.
Michael J Mcgivney
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
925 N River Rd
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 781-2780
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 781-2780
Gr: K-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Saginaw Isd Transitions Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3860 Fashion Square Blvd
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 399-7400
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 399-7400
Gr: K-12 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Swan Valley Adult And Alternative Education
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8400 Ohern Rd
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 921-2471
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 921-2471
Gr: 9-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1212.
Shields Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 58% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6900 Stroebel Rd
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 921-4701
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 921-4701
Gr: PK-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1313.
Swan Valley High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8400 Ohern Rd
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 921-2401
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 921-2401
Gr: 9-12 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1414.
Heritage High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3465 N Center Rd
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 799-5790
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 799-5790
Gr: 9-12 | 1,324 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1515.
Mackinaw High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2775 Shattuck Rd
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 799-8470
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 799-8470
Gr: 9-12 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1616.
White Pine Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
505 N Center Rd
Saginaw, MI 48638
(989) 797-1814
Saginaw, MI 48638
(989) 797-1814
Gr: 6-8 | 963 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1717.
Arrowwood Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5410 Seidel Rd
Saginaw, MI 48638
(989) 797-1835
Saginaw, MI 48638
(989) 797-1835
Gr: 1-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1818.
Weiss Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4645 Weiss St
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 793-5226
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 793-5226
Gr: PK-5 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1919.
Carrollton Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3211 Carla Dr
Saginaw, MI 48604
(989) 753-9704
Saginaw, MI 48604
(989) 753-9704
Gr: 6-8 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #2020.
North Saginaw Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2332 Trautner Dr
Saginaw, MI 48604
(989) 249-5400
Saginaw, MI 48604
(989) 249-5400
Gr: K-8 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2121.
Carrollton High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1235 Mapleridge Rd
Saginaw, MI 48604
(989) 753-3433
Saginaw, MI 48604
(989) 753-3433
Gr: 9-12 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #2222.
Zilwaukee K8 School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 W Johnson St
Saginaw, MI 48604
(989) 399-5200
Saginaw, MI 48604
(989) 399-5200
Gr: PK-8 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #2323.
Carrollton Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3211 Carla Dr
Saginaw, MI 48604
(989) 754-2425
Saginaw, MI 48604
(989) 754-2425
Gr: PK-5 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #2424.
Francis Reh Psa
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2201 Owen St
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 753-2349
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 753-2349
Gr: PK-12 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #2525.
Bridgeportspaulding Middle Schoolschrah
(Math: 5% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3675 Southfield Dr
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 777-1600
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 777-1600
Gr: 6-8 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2626.
Arthur Hill High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3115 Mackinaw St
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-5800
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-5800
Gr: 9-12 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2727.
Merrill Park Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Grout St
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-4800
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-4800
Gr: PK-6 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2828.
The Success Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Tuscola St
Saginaw, MI 48607
(989) 399-4400
Saginaw, MI 48607
(989) 399-4400
Gr: 5-12 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 56:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2929.
Chester F Miller School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2020 Brockway St
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-4850
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-4850
Gr: PK-6 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #3030.
International Academy Of Saginaw
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1944 Iowa Ave
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 921-1000
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 921-1000
Gr: PK-8 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #3131.
Thompson Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3021 Court St
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-5600
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-5600
Gr: 7-8 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Herig School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1905 Houghton Ave
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-4350
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-4350
Gr: PK-6 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Saginaw Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5173 Lodge St
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 752-9600
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 752-9600
Gr: PK-8 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Stone School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1006 State St
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-5100
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-5100
Gr: PK-6 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #3535.
Kempton Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3040 Davenport Ave
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-4600
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-4600
Gr: PK-6 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
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Saginaw, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P.o. Box 14829
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 753-6479
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 753-6479
Gr: 1-5 | 284 students
Academy For Technology And Enterprise (Closed 2010)
Vocational School
2102 Weiss Street
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-6150
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-6150
Gr: 10-12 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 63:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Bridgeport-spaulding Alternative Ed. High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
1944 Iowa Street
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 777-0440
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 777-0440
Gr: 9-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
3000 South 24th St
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 777-5830
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 777-5830
Gr: 2-5 | 198 students Minority enrollment: 99%
3945 East Holland Rd
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 754-1493
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 754-1493
Gr: 9-12 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
1450 Bridgeton Rd
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 399-4050
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 399-4050
Gr: PK-5 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Ch' Ooshgai (Chuska) Community School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
225 N. 11th Street
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 399-6450
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 399-6450
Gr: Inquire with school
1422 Merrill Street
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 399-4100
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 399-4100
Gr: PK-5 | 182 students
2138 N. Carolina Street
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-4150
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-4150
Gr: PK-5 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
2435 Perkins St
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 399-4300
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 399-4300
Gr: PK-5 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
3270 Perkins St
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 755-5421
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 755-5421
Gr: PK-3 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Hillier Educational Center (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
2316 Webber St
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 399-4400
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 399-4400
Gr: 8-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
1604 Johnson St
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 399-4450
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 399-4450
Gr: PK-5 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
1515 Sweet St
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-4500
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-4500
Gr: PK-5 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
700 Court Street
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-4900
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-4900
Gr: PK-5 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
1602 Cherry Street
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 399-4550
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 399-4550
Gr: PK-5 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
1314 Brown St
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 399-4650
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 399-4650
Gr: PK-5 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
504 Carroll Street
Saginaw, MI 48607
(989) 399-4700
Saginaw, MI 48607
(989) 399-4700
Gr: PK-5 | 230 students Minority enrollment: 91%
2601 Lapeer Avenue
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 399-4950
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 399-4950
Gr: PK-5 | 168 students Minority enrollment: 99%
3240 Livingston Street
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 399-4200
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 399-4200
Gr: PK-5 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
1101 N. Bond Street
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-5400
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-5400
Gr: 6-8 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
1925 South Outer Dr
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 753-6438
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 753-6438
Gr: 4-8 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Program For Academic And Lifeskills High School (Closed 2016)
Special Education School
3860 Fashion Square Blvd
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 399-7400
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 399-7400
Gr: 9-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Psychology Services Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
225 N. 11th Street
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 399-6450
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 399-6450
Gr: Inquire with school
Ruben Daniels Adult Ed Etc Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
3115 Mackinaw St
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-6700
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-6700
Gr: 9-12
Ruben Daniels Alt. Middle School - Svrc (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1010 Hoyt Ave
Saginaw, MI 48607
(989) 399-6700
Saginaw, MI 48607
(989) 399-6700
Gr: 6-8
Ruben Daniels Community Schooletc Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2415 N Charles St
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 791-5170
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 791-5170
Gr: 9-12
1010 Hoyt Ave
Saginaw, MI 48607
(989) 399-5300
Saginaw, MI 48607
(989) 399-5300
Gr: 6-8 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Saginaw Academy Of Excellence (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1300 Malzahn St
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 717-4390
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 717-4390
Gr: K-8 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Saginaw County Transition Academy (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1000 Tuscola St
Saginaw, MI 48607
(989) 399-8774
Saginaw, MI 48607
(989) 399-8774
Gr: 7-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
3100 Webber St
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 399-6000
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 399-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Saginaw, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Saginaw, MI include Hemmeter Elementary School, Handley School and Saginaw Arts And Sciences Academy.
How many public schools are located in Saginaw?
44 public schools are located in Saginaw.
What percentage of students in Saginaw go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in Saginaw are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Saginaw?
Saginaw public schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Saginaw are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Saginaw include: Handley School vs. Hemmeter Elementary School, Hemmeter Elementary School vs. Handley School, Westdale Elementary School vs. Shields Elementary School
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