📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
12 Rated Districts in the Saginaw, MI Metro Area
EDFacts 2021–22 · percentile among Michigan districts
| Metro Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Freeland Community School District | Freeland | 10/10 Excellent | 94th |
| #2 | Frankenmuth School District | Frankenmuth | 10/10 Excellent | 90th |
| #3 | Swan Valley School District | Saginaw | 9/10 Excellent | 88th |
| #4 | Chesaning Union Schools | Chesaning | 8/10 Good | 73rd |
| #5 | St. Charles Community Schools | Saint Charles | 8/10 Good | 71st |
| #6 | Hemlock Public School District | Hemlock | 8/10 Good | 70th |
| #7 | Birch Run Area School District | Birch Run | 5/10 Average | 46th |
| #8 | Saginaw Township Community Schools | Saginaw | 5/10 Average | 45th |
| #9 | Merrill Community Schools | Merrill | 4/10 Below Average | 30th |
| #10 | Carrollton School District | Saginaw | 1/10 Poor | 8th |
| #11 | Saginaw City School District | Saginaw | 1/10 Poor | 8th |
| #12 | Bridgeport-Spaulding Community School District | Bridgeport | 1/10 Poor | 3rd |
Best School Districts in the Saginaw, MI Metro Area (2026)
Counties are assigned to metropolitan areas using the U.S. Census Bureau's 2023 delineation, and each district is placed in the county of its NCES directory listing. Ratings come from EDFacts 2021–22 (Michigan) and are percentile-ranked within the district's own state. Always confirm your assignment by address.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in the Saginaw, MI metro area? ▼
Among the 12 rated districts in the Saginaw, MI metro area, the highest-rated is Freeland Community School District (Freeland), rated 10/10 (Excellent) and in the 94th percentile of Michigan districts on EDFacts 2021–22 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments, percentile-ranked against all rated districts in its state and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.