Best Schools in Saginaw County, MI
Saginaw County, MI has 122 public schools (33 high, 17 middle, 61 elementary) serving 39,984 students. On average they score 37% on state proficiency tests against a projected 32%, so schools in Saginaw County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Saginaw County, MI
The top high schools in Saginaw County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Saginaw Arts And Sciences Academy
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Projected Test Scores
Saginaw School District Of The City Of • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 399 Students
2. Frankenmuth High School
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Frankenmuth School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 524 Students
3. Freeland Middle Schoolhigh School
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Freeland Community School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 885 Students
4. Hemlock High School
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Hemlock Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 314 Students
5. New Lothrop High School
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New Lothrop Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 401 Students
6. Hemlock Virtual
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Hemlock Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 56 Students
7. Chesaning Union High School
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Chesaning Union Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 405 Students
8. Swan Valley High School
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Swan Valley School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 536 Students
9. Ovidelsie High School
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Ovid-elsie Area Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 403 Students
10. St Charles Community Middlehigh School
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St. Charles Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 326 Students
Best Middle Schools in Saginaw County, MI
The top middle schools in Saginaw County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ef Rittmueller Middle School
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Frankenmuth School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 363 Students
2. Swan Valley Middle School
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Swan Valley School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 386 Students
3. Hemlock Middle School
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Hemlock Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 335 Students
4. Chesaning Middle School
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Chesaning Union Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 557 Students
5. Western Middle School
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Bay City School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 726 Students
6. Ovidelsie Middle School
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Ovid-elsie Area Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 301 Students
7. Marshall Greene Middle School
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Birch Run Area Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 548 Students
8. Ashley Middle School
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Ashley Community Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 86 Students
9. Kuehnhaven Middle School
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Montrose Community Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 405 Students
10. Clio Middle School
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Clio Area School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 552 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Saginaw County, MI
The top elementary schools in Saginaw County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hemmeter Elementary School
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Saginaw Township Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 323 Students
2. Handley School
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Saginaw School District Of The City Of • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 303 Students
3. Freeland Elementary School
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Freeland Community School District • Public • Grades 2 - 6 • 753 Students
4. Robert B Havens Elem School
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Swan Valley School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 394 Students
5. Lorenz C List School
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Frankenmuth School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 481 Students
6. Reese Elementary School
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Reese Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 342 Students
7. New Lothrop Elementary School
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New Lothrop Area Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 476 Students
8. Carter Elementary School
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Montrose Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 403 Students
9. Big Rock Elementary School
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Chesaning Union Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 417 Students
10. Kc Ling Elementary School
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Hemlock Public School District • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 351 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Saginaw County, MI
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Saginaw County, MI has a total population of 190,124 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Saginaw County, MI
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Saginaw County, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.53 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.61 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.92 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Saginaw County, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Saginaw County, MI.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Saginaw County, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Saginaw County, MI
How many schools are in Saginaw County, MI?
Saginaw County, MI has 122 public schools: 33 high schools, 17 middle schools and 61 elementary schools, serving 39,984 students in total.
How do schools in Saginaw County perform on state tests?
On average, 122 schools in Saginaw County score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in Saginaw County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Saginaw County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 38%
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- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 37%
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- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Saginaw County
8 places in Saginaw County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (8)
- Saginaw (40)
- Hemlock (5)
- Birch Run (4)
- Chesaning (4)
- Frankenmuth (3)
- Freeland (3)
- Merrill (3)
- Bridgeport (1)
School districts (13)
- Saginaw School District of the City of (15 schools)
- Saginaw Township Community Schools (8 schools)
- Hemlock Public School District (5 schools)
- Swan Valley School District (5 schools)
- Birch Run Area Schools (4 schools)
- Bridgeport-Spaulding Community School District (4 schools)
- Carrollton Public Schools (4 schools)
- Chesaning Union Schools (4 schools)
- Frankenmuth School District (3 schools)
- Freeland Community School District (3 schools)
- Merrill Community Schools (3 schools)
- Saginaw ISD (3 schools)
- St. Charles Community Schools (3 schools)