| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freeland Community School District | Freeland | 10/10 Excellent · 94th pct | 2,051 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Frankenmuth School District | Frankenmuth | 10/10 Excellent · 90th pct | 1,374 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Swan Valley School District | Saginaw | 9/10 Excellent · 88th pct | 1,790 | 5 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Chesaning Union Schools | Burt | 8/10 Good · 73rd pct | 1,419 | 4 | PK–12 | 3 |
| St. Charles Community Schools | Saint Charles | 8/10 Good · 71st pct | 797 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Hemlock Public School District | Hemlock | 8/10 Good · 70th pct | 1,169 | 5 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Birch Run Area School District | Birch Run | 5/10 Average · 46th pct | 1,817 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Saginaw Township Community Schools | Saginaw | 5/10 Average · 45th pct | 4,596 | 8 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Merrill Community Schools | Brant | 4/10 Below Average · 30th pct | 522 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Carrollton School District | Carrollton | 1/10 Poor · 8th pct | 1,681 | 5 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Saginaw City School District | Saginaw | 1/10 Poor · 8th pct | 5,286 | 16 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Bridgeport-Spaulding Community School District | Saginaw | 1/10 Poor · 3rd pct | 1,452 | 4 | PK–12 | 2 |
How Saginaw County compares
Together they enroll 23,954 students across 63 schools. The largest is Saginaw City School District with 5,286 students. Districts here average 5.8/10, above the Michigan average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Saginaw County, Michigan
Saginaw County has 12 public school districts covering 19 zip codes. The top-rated district in Saginaw County is Freeland Community School District (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Michigan. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Saginaw County, MI?
12 school districts serve zip codes in Saginaw County, MI. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Saginaw County, MI?
Of the districts serving Saginaw County, Freeland Community School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 94th percentile among Michigan school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Michigan reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Michigan and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Michigan only, never across state lines.