📊 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 →
All 12 Rated Districts in Saginaw County, MI
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County 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 Saginaw County, Michigan (2026)
This page lists the 12 public school districts headquartered in Saginaw County, Michigan that have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating, scored using EDFacts 2021–22 state assessment data. The county rank is simply their order here; the state percentile compares each district with every rated district in Michigan, which is how the 1–10 rating is set. Ratings are not comparable with districts in other states.
Districts are placed in the county of their NCES directory listing. A district's boundaries can cross county lines, and a home in Saginaw County may be served by a district headquartered next door — search your address or zip code to confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in Saginaw County, Michigan? ▼
Among the 12 rated districts in Saginaw County, Michigan, 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 (EDFacts 2021–22), percentile-ranked against all rated districts in Michigan and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.