For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 369 students in the neighborhood of Buena Vista, Saginaw, MI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Buena Vista are The Success Academy and Saginaw Preparatory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Buena Vista, Saginaw, MI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Buena Vista, Saginaw, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
The Success Academy
Alternative 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: 5-12
| 169 students
Rank: #22.
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
| 328 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Buena Vista, Saginaw, MI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Buena Vista, Saginaw, MI include The Success Academy and Saginaw Preparatory Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Buena Vista, Saginaw?
2 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Buena Vista, Saginaw.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Buena Vista, Saginaw?
the neighborhood of Buena Vista, Saginaw public elementary schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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