2024 Best Schools in the Saginaw Area

• Midland Public Schools, MI•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.92 out of 5  215 reviews

Alum: H.H. Dow High School is a phenomenal place to learn. The teachers are very knowledgeable and helpful, and genuinely want to see their students succeed. It is an elite high school relative to other schools in the area, and the students care heavily about their education. The classes offered provide framework for higher level college classes. However, the infrastructure and administration at Dow High is lacking. It is an old school that has seen little renovations since it was built in 1968. The classrooms are dated, and the hallways/lockers are somewhat depressing to walk through. For a school this good, the infrastructure and building itself should be of much higher quality. The other schools of Dow High's caliber in Michigan have significantly better facilities. Finally, the administration is lackluster. It seems as if they care more about the school's rankings/test scores, and less about the students themselves.... Read 215 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,243

• Student-teacher ratio 21:1

• Midland Public Schools, MI•

• 6-8

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  Rating 4 out of 5  1 review

Middle School Student: The teachers are not mean and it’s pretty easy to make friends, but it’s mostly filled with white kids but there are still other races it depends year to year I love that the school is run by 2 ladies because the dress code is not as strict as it was for girl’s before with a male in charge. There are also a lot of clubs... Read 1 review

• grade A

• Students 905

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• Saginaw Public Schools, MI•

• 6-12

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  Rating 3.67 out of 5  130 reviews

Junior: The course work is very rigorous, but manageable for most. The teachers vary with some being above and beyond helpful while others treat us like independent college students. Sometimes the expectations can be too high, which can be frustrating as a student. The building is basically falling apart and the district is also bad at making decisions for the school since it's not like the other high schools in the district. We often get screwed over when decisions are being made at the district level and administration doesn't always take the easiest route to accomplish things. However, I have enjoyed my time here since you get a hands on experience and the class sizes are small so you feel connected you your peers and teachers.... Read 130 reviews

• grade A

• Students 412

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Midland Public Schools, MI•

• PK, K-5

• grade A

• Students 482

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Midland Public Schools, MI•

• PK, K-5

• grade A

• Students 593

• Student-teacher ratio 20:1

• Midland Public Schools, MI•

• PK, K-5

• grade A minus

• Students 605

• Student-teacher ratio 20:1

• Saginaw Independent School District, MI•

• 10-12

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  Rating 4.85 out of 5  13 reviews

Alum: It really helped me narrow down what career paths I wanted to pursue and by the second year I had figured out my major and minor while earning college credits. I had enrolled during the pandemic but I was still able to successfully graduate the program as well as finish my high school credits and graduate there too. It’s a supportive program and they hosts events, whether virtual or physical, for the students to mingle and get to know each other. My older sister did it before me and said she wished she enrolled earlier instead of her senior year and I can confirm that starting in my junior year was a great option. The one major downside for me is that SVSU does not have a Strings program which is what my major is for. Still, I was able to get credits for my minor.... Read 13 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 207

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Saginaw Township Community Schools, MI•

• PK, K-5

• grade A minus

• Students 317

• Student-teacher ratio 23:1

• Midland Public Schools, MI•

• 6-8

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  Rating 4.67 out of 5  3 reviews

Middle School Student: As a former student of this school, although the school may be a bit old, the teachers are amazing and help students feel included in group projects.... Read 3 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 836

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Saginaw, MI•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.87 out of 5  113 reviews

Alum: Michigan Lutheran Seminary is a WELS Lutheran high school located in Saginaw, MI. They are dedicated to preparing students for a lifetime of service to our Lord and encourage students to enroll in the WELS college of ministry, Martin Luther College. Above all, they help to continue to feed the students' faiths so that they are prepared to head to college academically and spiritually.... Read 113 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 196

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1

• Swan Valley School District, MI•

• PK, K-5

• grade A minus

• Students 375

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• Midland Public Schools, MI•

• PK, K-5

• grade A minus

• Students 428

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Freeland Community School District, MI•

• 2-6

• grade A minus

• Students 746

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Midland Public Schools, MI•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.93 out of 5  223 reviews

Alum: It really is uh place where any1, student, employee, visitor, family member—whoeva—can feel safe, knowledgeable, supported, aided, loved, and otha nice stuff gr8ly. Even years afta graduaten’ frum there, et still holds uh special place en my heart ❤️ ♥️ 💜: Go Midland High School 🏫 Chemics!... Read 223 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 1,238

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• Midland Public Schools, MI•

• PK, K-5

• grade A minus

• Students 440

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Saginaw Public Schools, MI•

• PK, K-5

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  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Alum: It was a great school that prepares the student for the feature. I know personally because I attended Handley. The teachers are nice and they do their job. This school also exposes the children to the arts and languages which is a very great thing. They also prepare the students for sciences and have them doing hands- on activities in legitimate laboratories with excellent equipment. This school is also great because it is a school for the gifted so it is not just an ordinary school. It has students from different backgrounds, so children will be comfortable and be exposed to different children. ... Read 1 review

• grade A minus

• Students 283

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Saginaw, MI•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.03 out of 5  98 reviews

Senior: Attending Nouvel has been the greatest 4 years of my life. The small class sizes, the competitiveness in athletics, the ‘family’ mentality, the bond, and so much more! They make sure they give their students the best possible opportunities to succeed and go on to have a bright future. The teachers and faculty care and no one is left alone. If people are not doing well in class, they offer ‘PASS’ which is basically a one-on-one until that student is passing. I haven’t ever wanted to leave Nouvel and I cannot see a reason why you would not try your hardest to send your kid to NCC! Nouvel produces the best and brightest and will continue to lead in excellence.... Read 98 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 189

• Student-teacher ratio 8:1

• Saginaw, MI•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4 out of 5  7 reviews

Senior: I love the fact that the school is small. It gives teachers opportunities to connect with students on a personal level and really know they are fully understanding the subject they are learning. I also appreciate the Christian environment. The school helps me on an academic level, as well a spiritual level.... Read 7 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 78

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Frankenmuth School District, MI•

• 5-8

• grade A minus

• Students 343

• Student-teacher ratio 25:1

• Swan Valley School District, MI•

• PK, K-5

• grade B+

• Students 446

• Student-teacher ratio 20:1

• Frankenmuth School District, MI•

• PK, K-4

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  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Parent: Absolutely the best elementary school in the state. The staff are second to none and work so hard to ensure every student is successful.... Read 1 review

• grade B+

• Students 474

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• Saginaw Township Community Schools, MI•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.79 out of 5  287 reviews

Senior: Heritage provides a fun experience for those who live in the township community. However, as my four years went on, I felt as if majority of the money the school made was going towards sports rather than other important things such as new books. I'm currently in my last year of high school at Heritage, and there have been more fights than I've ever seen. Certain teachers really show if they care about the students or not. They show it through how they teach the class and help with any questions that may be asked. Majority of my teachers try to get to know the students well, while some of them only teach the criteria and that's it.... Read 287 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 1,392

• Student-teacher ratio 20:1

• Midland Public Schools, MI•

• PK, K-5

• grade B+

• Students 604

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Freeland Community School District, MI•

• 7-12

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  Rating 3.84 out of 5  105 reviews

Alum: I felt this school was good when it came to providing the right classes for students. When something did not work out for the student or they did not like the class there was usually another option. There were plenty of activities and social clubs or sports to participate in. However, I feel like the school could have improved when it came to the technical side. The portal was not very user-friendly and the technology used was a bit behind the times, this often lead to some computer errors too which did stuff like mess up my schedule to make me take 2 extra years of Spanish.... Read 105 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 933

• Student-teacher ratio 21:1

• Bangor Township Schools, MI•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.89 out of 5  164 reviews

Senior: Bangor Township schools have a wonderful history of academic success. I can attest that John Glenn High school is an accredited school that really focuses on developing and shaping their students for their future. I have personally excelled with my educational experience and had the ability to dual enroll in college courses through Delta college as well as take Advanced Placement classes. One of the things I would recommend is to sit down with a counselor and develop plan for classes during the four years. One thing I think that could help the school in the future is to not become so politically inspired. Allow traditions to remain the same, but give kids options. Life is about growing and growths d there is a lot of potential for success at John Glenn.... Read 164 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 848

• Student-teacher ratio 25:1