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Best Saginaw County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 30 public preschools serving 10,010 students in Saginaw County, MI.
The top-ranked public preschools in Saginaw County, MI are Hemmeter Elementary School, Handley School and Mg Millet Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saginaw County, MI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Saginaw County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public preschool average of 41% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools 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.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
North Saginaw Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2332 Trautner Dr
Saginaw, MI 48604
(989) 249-5400
Gr: PK-8 | 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1212.
Zilwaukee School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
500 W Johnson St
Saginaw, MI 48604
(989) 399-5200
Gr: PK-6 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1313.
Carrollton Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3211 Carla Dr
Saginaw, MI 48604
(989) 754-2425
Gr: PK-5 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1414.
Francis Reh Psa
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2201 Owen St
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 753-2349
Gr: PK-12 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1515.
Merrill Park Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1800 Grout St
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-4800
Gr: PK-5 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1616.
Chester F Miller School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2020 Brockway St
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-4850
Gr: PK-5 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1717.
International Academy Of Saginaw
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1944 Iowa Ave
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 921-1000
Gr: PK-8 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 74:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Herig School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1905 Houghton Ave
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-4350
Gr: PK-5 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Saginaw Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5173 Lodge St
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 752-9600
Gr: PK-8 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Stone School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1006 State St
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-5100
Gr: PK-5 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2121.
Kempton Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3040 Davenport Ave
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-4600
Gr: PK-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22 - 2422. - 24.
Arthur Eddy Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Cathay St
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 399-5250
Gr: PK-5 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22 - 2422. - 24.
Jessie Loomis School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2001 Limerick St
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 399-4750
Gr: PK-5 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22 - 2422. - 24.
Jessie Rouse School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
435 Randolph St
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 399-5000
Gr: PK-5 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
Freeland Learning Center
307 S 3rd St
Freeland, MI 48623
(989) 695-5721
Gr: PK-1 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
Hemlock Elementary School
200 Wilson St
Hemlock, MI 48626
(989) 642-5221
Gr: PK-K | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
Jb Griffin
3211 Carla Dr
Carrollton, MI 48724
(989) 754-2425
Gr: PK-K
Rank: n/an/a
Sherwood Elementary School
3870 Shattuck Rd
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 799-2382
Gr: PK-5 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
Thomas White School
3650 Southfield Dr
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 777-2811
Gr: PK-1 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: n/an/a
Westdale Elementary School
705 S Center Rd
Saginaw, MI 48638
(989) 797-1827
Gr: PK-5 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 64%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Saginaw County, MI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Saginaw County, MI include Hemmeter Elementary School, Handley School and Mg Millet Learning Center.
How many public preschools are located in Saginaw County?
30 public preschools are located in Saginaw County.
What is the racial composition of students in Saginaw County?
Saginaw County public preschools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public preschools average of 41% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Saginaw County are often viewed compared to one another?

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