For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,352 students in 48602, MI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 48602, MI are Handley School, Saginaw Arts And Sciences Academy and Merrill Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 48602 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 48602, MI have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best 48602, MI Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 320 students
Rank: #22.
Saginaw Arts And Sciences Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1903 N Niagara St
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-5500
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-5500
Grades: 6-12
| 401 students
Rank: #33.
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
Grades: PK-6
| 317 students
Rank: #44.
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
Grades: PK-6
| 294 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
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
Grades: PK-6
| 316 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
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
Grades: PK-6
| 350 students
Rank: #77.
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
Grades: PK-6
| 354 students
48602, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Academy For Technology And Enterprise (Closed 2010)
Vocational School
2102 Weiss Street
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-6150
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-6150
Grades: 10-12
| 375 students
2138 N. Carolina Street
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-4150
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-4150
Grades: PK-5
| 252 students
700 Court Street
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-4900
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-4900
Grades: PK-5
| 200 students
1101 N. Bond Street
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-5400
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-5400
Grades: 6-8
| 319 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 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
Saginaw Academy Of Excellence (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1300 Malzahn St
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 717-4390
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 717-4390
Grades: K-8
| 134 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 48602, MI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 48602, MI include Handley School, Saginaw Arts And Sciences Academy and Merrill Park Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 48602?
7 public elementary schools are located in 48602.
What is the racial composition of students in 48602?
48602 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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