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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Saginaw County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 74 public schools serving 25,201 students in Saginaw County, MI (there are 27 private schools, serving 3,345 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Saginaw County, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Saginaw County, 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 County, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Saginaw County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Saginaw County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hemmeter Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1890 Hemmeter Rd
Saginaw, MI 48638
(989) 797-1832
Gr: PK-5 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Handley School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1300 Passolt St
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-4250
Gr: PK-5 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
Saginaw Arts And Sciences Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3115 Mackinaw St
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-5500
Gr: 6-12 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
Mg Millet Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3660 Southfield Dr
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 777-2520
Gr: PK-12 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #55.
Lorenz C List School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
805 E Genesee St
Frankenmuth, MI 48734
(989) 652-6187
Gr: PK-4 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
Robert B Havens Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
457 Van Wormer Rd
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 921-4201
Gr: PK-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #77.
Kc Ling Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
835 N Pine St
Hemlock, MI 48626
(989) 642-5235
Gr: 1-4 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #88.
Freeland Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
710 Powley Dr
Freeland, MI 48623
(989) 695-5371
Gr: 2-6 | 755 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #99.
Frankenmuth High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
525 E Genesee St
Frankenmuth, MI 48734
(989) 652-9955
Gr: 9-12 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1010.
Hemlock High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
733 N Hemlock Rd
Hemlock, MI 48626
(989) 642-5287
Gr: 9-12 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1111.
Freeland Middle Schoolhigh School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8250 Webster Rd
Freeland, MI 48623
(989) 695-2586
Gr: 6-12 | 897 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1212.
Swan Valley Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
453 Van Wormer Rd
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 921-2601
Gr: 6-8 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1313.
Great Lakes Bay Early College
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1961 Delta Rd
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 686-9146
Gr: 9-12 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1414.
Chesaning Union High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
850 N 4th St
Chesaning, MI 48616
(989) 845-2040
Gr: 9-12 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1515.
Ef Rittmueller Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
965 E Genesee St
Frankenmuth, MI 48734
(989) 652-6119
Gr: 5-8 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1616.
Saginaw County Juvenile Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3360 Hospital Rd
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 399-7461
Gr: 3-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1717.
Michael J Mcgivney
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
925 N River Rd
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 781-2780
Gr: K-12 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1818.
Chesaning Union Schools Alternative Education
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
850 N 4th St
Chesaning, MI 48616
(989) 845-2040
Gr: 9-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Saginaw Isd Transitions Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3860 Fashion Square Blvd
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 399-7400
Gr: K-12 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Swan Valley Adult And Alternative Education
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8400 Ohern Rd
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 921-2471
Gr: 9-12 | 29 students Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #2121.
Shields Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 58% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6900 Stroebel Rd
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 921-4701
Gr: PK-5 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
St. Charles Community Middlehigh School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
881 W Walnut St
Saint Charles, MI 48655
(989) 865-9991
Gr: 7-12 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Swan Valley High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8400 Ohern Rd
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 921-2401
Gr: 9-12 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #2424.
Big Rock Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
920 E Broad St
Chesaning, MI 48616
(989) 845-2430
Gr: PK-3 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #2525.
Birch Run Progressive High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
12450 Church St
Birch Run, MI 48415
(989) 624-9392
Gr: 9-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #2626.
St. Charles Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
801 W Walnut St
Saint Charles, MI 48655
(989) 865-9210
Gr: PK-6 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #2727.
Chesaning Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
431 N 4th St
Chesaning, MI 48616
(989) 845-7040
Gr: 4-8 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #2828.
Heritage High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3465 N Center Rd
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 799-5790
Gr: 9-12 | 1,313 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2929.
Hemlock Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
535 N Maple St
Hemlock, MI 48626
(989) 642-5253
Gr: 5-8 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #3030.
Birch Run High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
12450 Church St
Birch Run, MI 48415
(989) 624-9392
Gr: 9-12 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #3131.
St. Charles Virtual School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
891 W Walnut St
Saint Charles, MI 48655
(989) 865-2415
Gr: 1-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #3232.
North Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
12440 Church St
Birch Run, MI 48415
(989) 624-9011
Gr: PK-4 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #3333.
Merrill Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
325 W Alice St
Merrill, MI 48637
(989) 643-7283
Gr: PK-5 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #3434.
Marshall Greene Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8225 Main St
Birch Run, MI 48415
(989) 624-5821
Gr: 5-8 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Hemlock Virtual
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
733 N Hemlock Rd
Hemlock, MI 48626
(989) 642-2338
Gr: 7-12 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 54:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Saginaw County, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in Saginaw County, MI include Hemmeter Elementary School, Handley School and Saginaw Arts And Sciences Academy.
How many public schools are located in Saginaw County?
74 public schools are located in Saginaw County.
What percentage of students in Saginaw County go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Saginaw County are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Saginaw County?
Saginaw County public schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Saginaw County are often viewed compared to one another?

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