For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 303 students in Saginaw, MN.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Saginaw, MN is South Ridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saginaw, MN public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Saginaw have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Saginaw, MN (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8162 Swan Lake Rd
Saginaw, MN 55779
(218) 345-6789
Saginaw, MN 55779
(218) 345-6789
Gr: PK-6 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Saginaw, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
7427 Seville Rd
Saginaw, MN 55779
(218) 729-8322
Saginaw, MN 55779
(218) 729-8322
Gr: PK-6 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
7427 Seville Rd
Saginaw, MN 55779
(218) 729-8322
Saginaw, MN 55779
(218) 729-8322
Gr: 7-12 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
6279 Industrial Rd
Saginaw, MN 55779
(218) 729-8802
Saginaw, MN 55779
(218) 729-8802
Gr: PK-2
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Saginaw, MN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Saginaw, MN include South Ridge Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Saginaw?
1 public elementary schools are located in Saginaw.
What is the racial composition of students in Saginaw?
Saginaw public elementary schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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