Public schools in Saginaw, MI
44 open public schools with an address in Saginaw, operated by 10 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
44
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
15,735
44 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
17.8:1
Michigan median 16.3:1
Charter schools
4
5 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Saginaw public schools
The federal directory lists 44 public schools in Saginaw, MI: 23 elementary, 6 middle, 10 high, 5 combined or other. The 44 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 15,735 students, an average of 358 per school. The largest campus is Heritage High School (1,313 students), and the largest elementary school is North Saginaw Charter Academy (679).
Saginaw School District of the City of operates the most schools here (16), and 5 regular districts have at least one Saginaw campus, plus 5 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 17.8:1, higher than the statewide school median of 16.3:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 4 charter schools, 5 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 11 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 5 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 5 of 12 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 69% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Saginaw
Saginaw School District of the City of
Public school district
16 schools in Saginaw
Saginaw Township Community Schools
Public school district
8 schools in Saginaw
Carrollton Public Schools
Public school district
5 schools in Saginaw
Swan Valley School District
Public school district
5 schools in Saginaw
Bridgeport-Spaulding Community School District
Public school district
3 schools in Saginaw · 4 total
Saginaw ISD
Specialized public school district
3 schools in Saginaw · 4 total
Francis Reh PSA
Independent charter agency
1 school in Saginaw
North Saginaw Charter Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Saginaw
Saginaw Covenant Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Saginaw
Saginaw Preparatory Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Saginaw
Elementary schools in Saginaw
23| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arrowwood Elementary School Saginaw Township Community Schools | 03–05 | 445 | 16.9:1 | |
| Arthur Eddy Academy Saginaw School District of the City of · Magnet | PK–05 | 232 | 17.2:1 | |
| Carrollton Elementary School Carrollton Public Schools | PK–05 | 662 | 17:1 | |
| Chester F Miller School Saginaw School District of the City of | PK–05 | 247 | 16.5:1 | |
| Handley School Saginaw School District of the City of · Magnet | PK–05 | 370 | 20.6:1 | |
| Hemmeter Elementary School Saginaw Township Community Schools · Magnet | PK–05 | 331 | 20.1:1 | |
| Herig School Saginaw School District of the City of | PK–05 | 282 | 25.6:1 | |
| Jb Griffin Carrollton Public Schools | PK–KG | 0 | 0:1 | |
| Jessie Loomis School Saginaw School District of the City of | PK–05 | 308 | 19.9:1 | |
| Jessie Rouse School Saginaw School District of the City of | PK–05 | 230 | 17.7:1 | |
| Kempton Elementary School Saginaw School District of the City of | PK–05 | 279 | 16.4:1 | |
| Martin G Atkins Elementary School Bridgeport-Spaulding Community School District | 02–05 | 381 | 17.2:1 | |
| Merrill Park Elementary School Saginaw School District of the City of | PK–05 | 267 | 20.5:1 | |
| North Saginaw Charter Academy North Saginaw Charter Academy · Charter | PK–08 | 679 | 18.7:1 | |
| Robert B Havens Elem School Swan Valley School District | PK–05 | 390 | 18.5:1 | |
| Saginaw Preparatory Academy Saginaw Preparatory Academy · Charter · Magnet | PK–08 | 376 | 18.9:1 | |
| Sherwood Elementary School Saginaw Township Community Schools | PK–05 | 531 | 14.7:1 | |
| Shields Elementary School Swan Valley School District | PK–05 | 447 | 18.8:1 | |
| Stone School Saginaw School District of the City of | PK–05 | 273 | 17.6:1 | |
| Thomas White School Bridgeport-Spaulding Community School District | PK–01 | 187 | 21.3:1 | |
| Weiss Elementary School Saginaw Township Community Schools | 03–05 | 357 | 16.3:1 | |
| Westdale Elementary School Saginaw Township Community Schools | PK–05 | 313 | 16.7:1 | |
| Zilwaukee School Saginaw School District of the City of | PK–06 | 194 | 14.9:1 |
Middle schools in Saginaw
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BridgeportSpaulding Middle SchoolSchrah Bridgeport-Spaulding Community School District | 06–08 | 379 | 17.4:1 | |
| Carrollton Middle School Carrollton Public Schools | 06–08 | 344 | 14.8:1 | |
| Saginaw Middle School Saginaw School District of the City of · Special Education School | 06–08 | 134 | 26.8:1 | |
| Swan Valley Middle School Swan Valley School District | 06–08 | 408 | 18:1 | |
| Thompson Middle School Saginaw School District of the City of | 06–08 | 585 | 21.7:1 | |
| White Pine Middle School Saginaw Township Community Schools | 06–08 | 1,019 | 16.4:1 |
High schools in Saginaw
10| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career Opportunities Center Saginaw School District of the City of · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 31 | 1.6:1 | |
| Carrollton High School Carrollton Public Schools | 09–12 | 431 | 17.4:1 | |
| Heritage High School Saginaw Township Community Schools | 09–12 | 1,313 | 19.6:1 | |
| Mackinaw High School Saginaw Township Community Schools · Alternative School | 09–12 | 138 | 23:1 | |
| Omni High School Carrollton Public Schools · Alternative School | 09–12 | 125 | 21.3:1 | |
| Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy Saginaw School District of the City of · Magnet | 06–12 | 374 | 15.6:1 | |
| Saginaw Covenant Academy Saginaw Covenant Academy · Charter · Alternative School | 09–12 | 221 | 32.5:1 | |
| Saginaw United High School Saginaw School District of the City of | 09–12 | 981 | 18.5:1 | |
| Swan Valley Adult and Alternative Education Swan Valley School District · Alternative School | 09–12 | 29 | 96.7:1 | |
| Swan Valley High School Swan Valley School District | 09–12 | 504 | 17.9:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Saginaw
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francis Reh PSA Francis Reh PSA · Charter | PK–12 | 505 | 19.8:1 | |
| MG Millet Learning Center Saginaw ISD · Special Education School | PK–12 | 158 | 4.8:1 | |
| Saginaw County Juvenile Center Saginaw ISD · Alternative School | 03–12 | 20 | 1.2:1 | |
| Saginaw ISD Transitions Center Saginaw ISD · Special Education School | KG–12 | 87 | 9.7:1 | |
| The Success Academy Saginaw School District of the City of · Alternative School | 03–12 | 168 | 33.6:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White34.8%
- Hispanic17.2%
- Black40%
- Asian1.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial5.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 43 Saginaw schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (15,735 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Saginaw
How many public schools are in Saginaw, MI?
The current NCES directory lists 44 open public schools with a location address in Saginaw: 23 elementary, 6 middle, 10 high, 5 combined or other. Together they reported 15,735 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Saginaw?
Schools with an address in Saginaw belong to 10 education agencies, led by Saginaw School District of the City of (16 schools), Saginaw Township Community Schools (8 schools), Carrollton Public Schools (5 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Saginaw?
Heritage High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Saginaw, with 1,313 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Saginaw?
Yes. 4 of the 44 public schools in Saginaw are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Francis Reh PSA, North Saginaw Charter Academy, Saginaw Covenant Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Saginaw schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Saginaw public schools is 17.8:1, higher than the Michigan school median of 16.3:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Saginaw guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Michigan cities