Top Rankings
Saugatuck Public Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 793 students in Saugatuck Public Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Saugatuck Public Schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,506 Schools
# Students
793 Students
1,376,194 Students
# Teachers
55 Teachers
82,370 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Saugatuck Public Schools, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 845 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#32 out of 862 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
8%
9%
% Black
1%
18%
% White
89%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,846 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,512. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,622 is less than the state median of $17,694. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,846
$18,512
Spending / Student
$17,622
$17,694
Best Saugatuck Public Schools Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Douglas Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
261 Randolph St
Douglas, MI 49406
(269) 857-2139
Douglas, MI 49406
(269) 857-2139
Gr: PK-5 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Saugatuck Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
401 Elizabeth St
Saugatuck, MI 49453
(269) 857-2133
Saugatuck, MI 49453
(269) 857-2133
Gr: 6-8 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Saugatuck High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 Elizabeth St
Saugatuck, MI 49453
(269) 857-2133
Saugatuck, MI 49453
(269) 857-2133
Gr: 9-12 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Saugatuck Public Schools?
Saugatuck Public Schools manages 3 public schools serving 793 students.
What is the rank of Saugatuck Public Schools?
Saugatuck Public Schools is ranked #30 out of 845 school districts in Michigan (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Saugatuck Public Schools?
89% of Saugatuck Public Schools students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Saugatuck Public Schools?
Saugatuck Public Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Saugatuck Public Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,622 is less than the state median of $17,694. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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