Top 10 Best Saginaw County Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 74 public schools serving 25,201 students in Saginaw County, MI (there are 27 private schools, serving 3,284 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Saginaw County, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Saginaw County, MI are Hemmeter Elementary School, Saginaw Arts And Sciences Academy 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 schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), 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 (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hemmeter Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1890 Hemmeter Rd
Saginaw, MI 48638
(989) 797-1832
Grades: PK-5
| 318 students
Rank: #22.
Saginaw Arts And Sciences Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1903 N Niagara St
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-5500
Grades: 6-12
| 401 students
Rank: #33.
Mg Millet Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3660 Southfield Dr
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 777-2520
Grades: PK-12
| 159 students
Rank: #44.
Handley School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1300 Passolt St
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-4250
Grades: PK-5
| 320 students
Rank: #55.
Great Lakes Bay Early College
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1961 Delta Rd
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 686-9146
Grades: 10-12
| 185 students
Rank: #66.
Frankenmuth High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
525 E Genesee St
Frankenmuth, MI 48734
(989) 652-9955
Grades: 9-12
| 520 students
Rank: #77.
Robert B Havens Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
457 Van Wormer Rd
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 921-4201
Grades: PK-5
| 391 students
Rank: #88.
Lorenz C List School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
805 E Genesee St
Frankenmuth, MI 48734
(989) 652-6187
Grades: PK-4
| 480 students
Rank: #99.
Freeland Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
710 Powley Dr
Freeland, MI 48623
(989) 695-5371
Grades: 1-6
| 751 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 332 students
Rank: #1111.
Kc Ling Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
835 N Pine St
Hemlock, MI 48626
(989) 642-5235
Grades: 1-4
| 349 students
Rank: #1212.
Freeland Middle Schoolhigh School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8250 Webster Rd
Freeland, MI 48623
(989) 695-2586
Grades: 7-12
| 871 students
Rank: #1313.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 394 students
Rank: #1414.
Ef Rittmueller Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
965 E Genesee St
Frankenmuth, MI 48734
(989) 652-6119
Grades: 5-8
| 366 students
Rank: #1515.
Saginaw County Juvenile Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3360 Hospital Rd
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 399-7461
Grades: 4-12
| 17 students
Rank: #1616.
Michael J Mcgivney
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
925 N River Rd
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 781-2780
Grades: K-12
| 18 students
Rank: #1717.
Omni High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
479 Shattuck Rd
Carrollton, MI 48724
(989) 753-3477
Grades: 9-12
| 154 students
Rank: #1818.
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
Grades: K-12
| 97 students
Rank: #19 - 2319. - 23.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 30 students
Rank: #19 - 2319. - 23.
Hemlock Virtual
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
733 N Hemlock Rd
Hemlock, MI 48626
(989) 642-2338
Grades: 7-12
| 58 students
Rank: #19 - 2319. - 23.
Link Learning Merrill
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
148 N Midland St
Merrill, MI 48637
(616) 244-3547
Grades: 9-12
| 91 students
Rank: #19 - 2319. - 23.
Mackinaw High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2775 Shattuck Rd
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 799-8470
Grades: 9-12
| 141 students
Rank: #19 - 2319. - 23.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 29 students
Rank: #2424.
Shields Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 58% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6900 Stroebel Rd
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 921-4701
Grades: PK-5
| 437 students
Rank: #2525.
Swan Valley High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8400 Ohern Rd
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 921-2401
Grades: 9-12
| 519 students
Rank: #2626.
Swan Valley Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
453 Van Wormer Rd
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 921-2601
Grades: 6-8
| 386 students
Rank: #2727.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 29 students
Rank: #2828.
Heritage High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3465 N Center Rd
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 799-5790
Grades: 9-12
| 1,324 students
Rank: #2929.
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
Grades: PK-3
| 394 students
Rank: #3030.
St. Charles Community Middlehigh School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
881 W Walnut St
Saint Charles, MI 48655
(989) 865-9991
Grades: 7-12
| 312 students
Rank: #3131.
Chesaning Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
431 N 4th St
Chesaning, MI 48616
(989) 845-7040
Grades: 4-8
| 569 students
Rank: #3232.
St. Charles Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
801 W Walnut St
Saint Charles, MI 48655
(989) 865-9210
Grades: PK-6
| 359 students
Rank: #3333.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 531 students
Rank: #3434.
Merrill Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
325 W Alice St
Merrill, MI 48637
(989) 643-7283
Grades: PK-5
| 190 students
Rank: #3535.
Hemlock Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
535 N Maple St
Hemlock, MI 48626
(989) 642-5253
Grades: 5-8
| 357 students
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Saginaw County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
P.o. Box 14829
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 753-6479
Grades: 1-5
| 284 students
2102 Weiss Street
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-6150
Grades: 10-12
| 375 students
11540 Bueche Rd
Burt, MI 48417
(989) 770-4600
Grades: K-4
| n/a students
893 West Walnut St
Saint Charles, MI 48655
(989) 865-9927
Grades: 6-8
| 243 students
12450 Church St
Birch Run, MI 48415
(989) 624-9392
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
3860 Fashion Square Blvd
Birch Run, MI 48415
(989) 624-9307
Grades: Inquire with school
| 2 students
8177 Racine Street
Birch Run, MI 48415
(989) 624-0273
Grades: PK
| n/a students
17295 South Hemlock Rd
Oakley, MI 48649
(989) 845-7060
Grades: K-4
| n/a students
1944 Iowa Street
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 777-0440
Grades: 9-12
| 103 students
6005 Fort Rd.
Birch Run, MI 48415
(989) 777-5520
Grades: 9-12
| 133 students
3000 South 24th St
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 777-5830
Grades: 2-5
| 198 students
3945 East Holland Rd
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 754-1493
Grades: 9-12
| 163 students
1450 Bridgeton Rd
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 399-4050
Grades: PK-5
| 149 students
225 N. 11th Street
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 399-6450
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
3160 Carla Dr
Saginaw, MI 48604
(989) 754-1475
Grades: PK
| n/a students
1422 Merrill Street
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 399-4100
Grades: PK-5
| 182 students
P.o. Box 657
Bridgeport, MI 48722
(989) 777-1600
Grades: 1-4
| 307 students
2138 N. Carolina Street
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-4150
Grades: PK-5
| 252 students
2435 Perkins St
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 399-4300
Grades: PK-5
| 364 students
733 N Hemlock Rd
Hemlock, MI 48626
(989) 642-5287
Grades: 11-12
| 58 students
3270 Perkins St
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 755-5421
Grades: PK-3
| 140 students
2316 Webber St
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 399-4400
Grades: 8-12
| 15 students
1604 Johnson St
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 399-4450
Grades: PK-5
| 270 students
1515 Sweet St
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-4500
Grades: PK-5
| 198 students
700 Court Street
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-4900
Grades: PK-5
| 200 students
1602 Cherry Street
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 399-4550
Grades: PK-5
| 209 students
1314 Brown St
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 399-4650
Grades: PK-5
| 146 students
504 Carroll Street
Saginaw, MI 48607
(989) 399-4700
Grades: PK-5
| 230 students
302 Fulton Street
Saint Charles, MI 48655
(989) 865-9981
Grades: K-5
| 233 students
2601 Lapeer Avenue
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 399-4950
Grades: PK-5
| 168 students
3240 Livingston Street
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 399-4200
Grades: PK-5
| 164 students
3145 Russell St
Saginaw, MI 48601
(616) 785-8440
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1101 N. Bond Street
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-5400
Grades: 6-8
| 319 students
1925 South Outer Dr
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 753-6438
Grades: 4-8
| 124 students
2775 Shattuck Rd
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 799-7630
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
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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, Saginaw Arts And Sciences Academy and Mg Millet Learning Center.
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?
88% of all K-12 students in Saginaw County are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
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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