For the 2024-25 school year, there are 35 public elementary schools serving 11,600 students in Saginaw, MI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Saginaw, 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, MI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Saginaw have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public elementary school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Saginaw, MI (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hemmeter Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1890 Hemmeter Rd
Saginaw, MI 48638
(989) 797-1832
Saginaw, MI 48638
(989) 797-1832
Grades: PK-5
| 323 students
Rank: #22.
Saginaw Arts And Sciences Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1903 N Niagara St
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-5500
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-5500
Grades: 6-12
| 399 students
Rank: #33.
Mg Millet Learning Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3660 Southfield Dr
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 777-2520
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 777-2520
Grades: PK-12
| 162 students
Rank: #44.
Handley School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
224 N Elm St
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-4250
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-4250
Grades: PK-5
| 303 students
Rank: #55.
Robert B Havens Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
457 Van Wormer Rd
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 921-4201
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 921-4201
Grades: PK-5
| 394 students
Rank: #66.
Saginaw County Juvenile Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3360 Hospital Rd
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 799-2821
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 799-2821
Grades: 4-12
| 25 students
Rank: #77.
Michael J Mcgivney
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
925 N River Rd
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 781-2780
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 781-2780
Grades: K-12
| 23 students
Rank: #88.
Saginaw Isd Transitions Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3860 Fashion Square Blvd
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 399-7400
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 399-7400
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #99.
Shields Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 58% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6900 Stroebel Rd
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 921-4701
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 921-4701
Grades: PK-5
| 435 students
Rank: #1010.
Swan Valley Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
453 Van Wormer Rd
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 921-2601
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 921-2601
Grades: 6-8
| 386 students
Rank: #1111.
White Pine Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
505 N Center Rd
Saginaw, MI 48638
(989) 797-1814
Saginaw, MI 48638
(989) 797-1814
Grades: 6-8
| 940 students
Rank: #1212.
Arrowwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5410 Seidel Rd
Saginaw, MI 48638
(989) 797-1835
Saginaw, MI 48638
(989) 797-1835
Grades: PK-5
| 437 students
Rank: #1313.
Weiss Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4645 Weiss St
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 793-5226
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 793-5226
Grades: PK-5
| 371 students
Rank: #1414.
Carrollton Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3211 Carla Dr
Saginaw, MI 48604
(989) 753-9704
Saginaw, MI 48604
(989) 753-9704
Grades: 6-8
| 372 students
Rank: #1515.
North Saginaw Charter Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2332 Trautner Dr
Saginaw, MI 48604
(989) 249-5400
Saginaw, MI 48604
(989) 249-5400
Grades: PK-8
| 561 students
Rank: #1616.
Zilwaukee K8 School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 W Johnson St
Saginaw, MI 48604
(989) 399-5200
Saginaw, MI 48604
(989) 399-5200
Grades: PK-8
| 259 students
Rank: #1717.
Bridgeportspaulding Middle Schoolschrah
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3675 Southfield Dr
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 777-1600
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 777-1600
Grades: 6-8
| 365 students
Rank: #1818.
Francis Reh Psa
Magnet School
Charter School
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
Grades: PK-12
| 499 students
Rank: #1919.
Carrollton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3211 Carla Dr
Saginaw, MI 48604
(989) 754-2425
Saginaw, MI 48604
(989) 754-2425
Grades: PK-5
| 688 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Chester F Miller School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2020 Brockway St
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-4850
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-4850
Grades: PK-6
| 325 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Stone School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1006 State St
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-5100
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-5100
Grades: PK-6
| 352 students
Rank: #2222.
The Success Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Tuscola St
Saginaw, MI 48607
(989) 399-4400
Saginaw, MI 48607
(989) 399-4400
Grades: 6-12
| 148 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Herig School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1905 Houghton Ave
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-4350
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-4350
Grades: PK-6
| 332 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
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
Grades: PK-8
| 308 students
Rank: #25 - 2825. - 28.
International Academy Of Saginaw
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1944 Iowa Ave
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 921-1000
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 921-1000
Grades: PK-8
| 80 students
Rank: #25 - 2825. - 28.
Kempton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3040 Davenport Ave
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-4600
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-4600
Grades: PK-6
| 331 students
Rank: #25 - 2825. - 28.
Merrill Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Grout St
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-4800
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-4800
Grades: PK-6
| 321 students
Rank: #25 - 2825. - 28.
Saginaw Academy Of Excellence
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Malzahn St
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 717-4390
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 717-4390
Grades: K-8
| 134 students
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Arthur Eddy Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Cathay St
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 399-5250
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 399-5250
Grades: PK-6
| 299 students
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Jessie Loomis School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Limerick St
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 399-4750
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 399-4750
Grades: PK-6
| 348 students
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Jessie Rouse School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
435 Randolph St
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 399-5000
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 399-5000
Grades: PK-6
| 220 students
Rank: #3232.
Martin G Atkins Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3675 Southfield Dr
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 777-1600
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 777-1600
Grades: 2-5
| 346 students
Rank: n/an/a
Sherwood Elementary School
Magnet School
3870 Shattuck Rd
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 799-2382
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 799-2382
Grades: PK-5
| 565 students
Rank: n/an/a
Thomas White School
Magnet School
3650 Southfield Dr
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 777-2811
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 777-2811
Grades: PK-1
| 222 students
Rank: n/an/a
Westdale Elementary School
Magnet School
705 S Center Rd
Saginaw, MI 48638
(989) 797-1827
Saginaw, MI 48638
(989) 797-1827
Grades: PK-5
| 327 students
Saginaw, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P.o. Box 14829
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 753-6479
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 753-6479
Grades: 1-5
| 284 students
Academy For Technology And Enterprise (Closed 2010)
Vocational School
Charter School
Charter School
2102 Weiss Street
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-6150
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-6150
Grades: 10-12
| 375 students
Bridgeport-spaulding Alternative Ed. High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
1944 Iowa Street
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 777-0440
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 777-0440
Grades: 9-12
| 103 students
3000 South 24th St
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 777-5830
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 777-5830
Grades: 2-5
| 198 students
3945 East Holland Rd
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 754-1493
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 754-1493
Grades: 9-12
| 163 students
1450 Bridgeton Rd
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 399-4050
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 399-4050
Grades: PK-5
| 149 students
Ch' Ooshgai (Chuska) Community School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
225 N. 11th Street
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 399-6450
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 399-6450
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
3160 Carla Dr
Saginaw, MI 48604
(989) 754-1475
Saginaw, MI 48604
(989) 754-1475
Grades: PK
| n/a students
1422 Merrill Street
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 399-4100
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 399-4100
Grades: PK-5
| 182 students
Fuerbringer School (Closed 2007)
Magnet School
2138 N. Carolina Street
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-4150
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-4150
Grades: PK-5
| 252 students
2435 Perkins St
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 399-4300
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 399-4300
Grades: PK-5
| 364 students
3270 Perkins St
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 755-5421
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 755-5421
Grades: PK-3
| 140 students
Hillier Educational Center (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2316 Webber St
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 399-4400
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 399-4400
Grades: 8-12
| 15 students
1604 Johnson St
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 399-4450
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 399-4450
Grades: PK-5
| 270 students
700 Court Street
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-4900
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-4900
Grades: PK-5
| 200 students
Jones School (Closed 2007)
Magnet School
1602 Cherry Street
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 399-4550
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 399-4550
Grades: PK-5
| 209 students
1314 Brown St
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 399-4650
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 399-4650
Grades: PK-5
| 146 students
504 Carroll Street
Saginaw, MI 48607
(989) 399-4700
Saginaw, MI 48607
(989) 399-4700
Grades: PK-5
| 230 students
Morley School (Closed 2007)
Magnet School
2601 Lapeer Avenue
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 399-4950
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 399-4950
Grades: PK-5
| 168 students
Nelle Haley Elementary School (Closed 2008)
Magnet School
3240 Livingston Street
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 399-4200
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 399-4200
Grades: PK-5
| 164 students
New Hope Public School Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
3145 Russell St
Saginaw, MI 48601
(616) 785-8440
Saginaw, MI 48601
(616) 785-8440
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
North Middle School (Closed 2007)
Magnet School
1101 N. Bond Street
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-5400
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-5400
Grades: 6-8
| 319 students
1925 South Outer Dr
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 753-6438
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 753-6438
Grades: 4-8
| 124 students
2775 Shattuck Rd
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 799-7630
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 799-7630
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Program For Academic And Lifeskills High School (Closed 2016)
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
3860 Fashion Square Blvd
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 399-7400
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 399-7400
Grades: 9-12
| 7 students
Psychology Services Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
225 N. 11th Street
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 399-6450
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 399-6450
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Ruben Daniels Adult Ed Etc Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
3115 Mackinaw St
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-6700
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-6700
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Ruben Daniels Alt. Middle School - Svrc (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1010 Hoyt Ave
Saginaw, MI 48607
(989) 399-6700
Saginaw, MI 48607
(989) 399-6700
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Ruben Daniels Community Schooletc Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2415 N Charles St
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 791-5170
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 791-5170
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1010 Hoyt Ave
Saginaw, MI 48607
(989) 399-5300
Saginaw, MI 48607
(989) 399-5300
Grades: 6-8
| 456 students
Saginaw County Transition Academy (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1000 Tuscola St
Saginaw, MI 48607
(989) 399-8774
Saginaw, MI 48607
(989) 399-8774
Grades: 7-12
| 57 students
3200 Perkins
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 399-7423
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 399-7423
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Saginaw Learn To Earn Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1000 Tuscola St
Saginaw, MI 48607
(989) 399-8775
Saginaw, MI 48607
(989) 399-8775
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
3505 Bundy Street
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 399-5050
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 399-5050
Grades: PK-5
| 137 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Saginaw, MI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Saginaw, MI include Hemmeter Elementary School, Saginaw Arts And Sciences Academy and Mg Millet Learning Center.
How many public elementary schools are located in Saginaw?
35 public elementary schools are located in Saginaw.
What is the racial composition of students in Saginaw?
Saginaw public elementary schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 37% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Saginaw are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Saginaw include: Handley School vs. Hemmeter Elementary School, Hemmeter Elementary School vs. Handley School, Westdale Elementary School vs. Shields Elementary School
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