For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,426 students in 48602, MI (there are 4 private schools, serving 426 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 48602, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 48602, MI are Saginaw Arts And Sciences Academy, Handley School and Thompson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 48602 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 48602, MI have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best 48602, MI Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Saginaw Arts And Sciences Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1903 N Niagara St
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-5500
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-5500
Grades: 6-12
| 401 students
Rank: #22.
Handley School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1300 Passolt St
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-4250
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-4250
Grades: PK-5
| 320 students
Rank: #33.
Thompson Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3021 Court St
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-5600
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-5600
Grades: 7-8
| 373 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
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
Grades: PK-6
| 294 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Stone School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1006 State St
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-5100
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-5100
Grades: PK-6
| 350 students
Rank: #66.
Arthur Hill High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3115 Mackinaw St
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-5800
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-5800
Grades: 9-12
| 671 students
Rank: #77.
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
Grades: PK-6
| 316 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
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
Grades: PK-6
| 354 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Merrill Park Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Grout St
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-4800
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-4800
Grades: PK-6
| 317 students
Rank: n/an/a
Career Opportunities Center
Vocational School
2102 Weiss St
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-6150
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-6150
Grades: 9-12
| 30 students
48602, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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
Grades: 10-12
| 375 students
2138 N. Carolina Street
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-4150
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-4150
Grades: PK-5
| 252 students
700 Court Street
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-4900
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-4900
Grades: PK-5
| 200 students
1101 N. Bond Street
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-5400
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-5400
Grades: 6-8
| 319 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
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
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Saginaw Academy Of Excellence (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1300 Malzahn St
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 717-4390
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 717-4390
Grades: K-8
| 134 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 48602, MI?
The top ranked public schools in 48602, MI include Saginaw Arts And Sciences Academy, Handley School and Thompson Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 48602?
10 public schools are located in 48602.
What percentage of students in 48602 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 48602 are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 48602?
48602 public schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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