For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,689 students in 48602, MI (there are 4 private schools, serving 520 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 48602, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in 48602, MI are Handley School, Saginaw Arts And Sciences Academy and Saginaw United High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 48602 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 48602, MI have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best 48602, MI Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Handley School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1300 Passolt St
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-4250
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-4250
Gr: PK-5 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Saginaw Arts And Sciences Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3115 Mackinaw St
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-5500
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-5500
Gr: 6-12 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Saginaw United High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1903 N Niagara St
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-6300
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-6300
Gr: 9-12 | 981 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #44.
Merrill Park Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Grout St
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-4800
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-4800
Gr: PK-5 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #55.
Chester F Miller 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
Gr: PK-5 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #66.
Thompson Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3021 Court St
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-5600
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-5600
Gr: 6-8 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Herig 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
Gr: PK-5 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Stone School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1006 State St
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-5100
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-5100
Gr: PK-5 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #99.
Kempton Elementary 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
Gr: PK-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: n/an/a
Career Opportunities Center
Vocational School
2102 Weiss St
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-6150
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-6150
Gr: 9-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 48602, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in 48602, MI include Handley School, Saginaw Arts And Sciences Academy and Saginaw United High School.
How many public schools are located in 48602?
10 public schools are located in 48602.
What percentage of students in 48602 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 48602 are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 48602?
48602 public schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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