For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 1,671 students in Saginaw County, MI.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Saginaw County, MI are North Saginaw Charter Academy, Francis Reh Psa and Saginaw Preparatory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saginaw County, MI public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Michigan public charter school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in Saginaw County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public charter school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Saginaw County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: PK-8 | 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
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 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
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 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Saginaw Covenant Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
508 S Washington Ave
Saginaw, MI 48607
(616) 678-1330
Saginaw, MI 48607
(616) 678-1330
Gr: 9-12 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Saginaw County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
International Academy Of Saginaw (Closed 2025)
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
1944 Iowa Ave
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 921-1000
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 921-1000
Gr: PK-8 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 74:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Saginaw County, MI?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Saginaw County, MI include North Saginaw Charter Academy, Francis Reh Psa and Saginaw Preparatory Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Saginaw County?
5 public charter schools are located in Saginaw County.
What is the racial composition of students in Saginaw County?
Saginaw County public charter schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public charter schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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