Lowest Student–Teacher Ratio in Saginaw (2025)

Schools with the fewest students per FTE teacher, among schools with at least 100 students. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 32 schools in Saginaw, Michigan. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Michigan.

1
47
Sherwood Elementary SchoolSaginaw · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 14.8
2
24
Zilwaukee SchoolSaginaw · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 14.9
3
22
Carrollton Middle SchoolSaginaw · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 15.0
4
77
Saginaw Arts and Sciences AcademySaginaw · Public HighStudents per teacher: 15.6
5
47
White Pine Middle SchoolSaginaw · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 16.4
6
12
Kempton Elementary SchoolSaginaw · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 16.4
7
11
Chester F Miller SchoolSaginaw · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 16.5
8
26
Weiss Elementary SchoolSaginaw · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 17.0
9
27
Arrowwood Elementary SchoolSaginaw · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 17.1
10
9
Martin G Atkins Elementary SchoolSaginaw · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 17.3
11
34
Westdale Elementary SchoolSaginaw · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 17.4
12
16
Carrollton Elementary SchoolSaginaw · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 17.4
13
9
Jessie Rouse SchoolSaginaw · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 17.7
14
9
Arthur Eddy AcademySaginaw · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 17.8
15
64
Swan Valley High SchoolSaginaw · Public HighStudents per teacher: 18.0
16
27
Carrollton High SchoolSaginaw · Public HighStudents per teacher: 18.0
17
12
BridgeportSpaulding Middle SchoolSchrahSaginaw · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 18.0
18
11
Stone SchoolSaginaw · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 18.2
19
65
Swan Valley Middle SchoolSaginaw · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 18.5
20
11
Saginaw United High SchoolSaginaw · Public HighStudents per teacher: 18.5
21
63
Robert B Havens Elem SchoolSaginaw · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 18.6
22
9
North Saginaw Charter AcademySaginaw · Charter ElementaryStudents per teacher: 18.9
23
55
Shields Elementary SchoolSaginaw · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 19.4
24
52
Heritage High SchoolSaginaw · Public HighStudents per teacher: 19.6
25
5
Saginaw Preparatory AcademySaginaw · Charter ElementaryStudents per teacher: 19.8
26
14
Merrill Park Elementary SchoolSaginaw · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 20.5
27
5
Jessie Loomis SchoolSaginaw · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 20.5
28
79
Handley SchoolSaginaw · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 20.6
29
85
Hemmeter Elementary SchoolSaginaw · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 20.7
30
8
Thompson Middle SchoolSaginaw · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 21.7
31
16
Thomas White SchoolSaginaw · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 23.4
32
8
Herig SchoolSaginaw · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 25.6

#	School	Sector	Students per teacher	Success Index (US)	Key result	Students
1	Sherwood Elementary School Saginaw · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	14.8	47.0 Lower 50%	64% Free/reduced-price lunch	531
2	Zilwaukee School Saginaw · Elementary · Grades PK–6	Public	14.9	23.5 Lower 50%	22% Math proficiency	194
3	Carrollton Middle School Saginaw · Middle · Grades 6–8	Public	15.0	21.6 Lower 50%	16% Math proficiency	344
4	Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy Saginaw · High · Grades 6–12	Public	15.6	77.4 Top 10%	85% Math proficiency	374
5	White Pine Middle School Saginaw · Middle · Grades 6–8	Public	16.4	46.9 Lower 50%	33% Math proficiency	1,019
6	Kempton Elementary School Saginaw · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	16.4	12.1 Lower 50%	12% Math proficiency	279
7	Chester F Miller School Saginaw · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	16.5	10.7 Lower 50%	7.5% Math proficiency	247
8	Weiss Elementary School Saginaw · Elementary · Grades 3–5	Public	17.0	25.7 Lower 50%	26% Math proficiency	357
9	Arrowwood Elementary School Saginaw · Elementary · Grades 3–5	Public	17.1	26.7 Lower 50%	25% Math proficiency	445
10	Martin G Atkins Elementary School Saginaw · Elementary · Grades 2–5	Public	17.3	8.7 Lower 50%	12% Math proficiency	381
11	Westdale Elementary School Saginaw · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	17.4	34.3 Lower 50%	69% Free/reduced-price lunch	313
12	Carrollton Elementary School Saginaw · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	17.4	15.9 Lower 50%	14% Math proficiency	662
13	Jessie Rouse School Saginaw · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	17.7	9.0 Lower 50%	2.5% Math proficiency	230
14	Arthur Eddy Academy Saginaw · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	17.8	8.7 Lower 50%	9% Math proficiency	232
15	Swan Valley High School Saginaw · High · Grades 9–12	Public	18.0	63.9 Top 50%	42% Math proficiency	504
16	Carrollton High School Saginaw · High · Grades 9–12	Public	18.0	26.6 Lower 50%	17% Math proficiency	431
17	BridgeportSpaulding Middle SchoolSchrah Saginaw · Middle · Grades 6–8	Public	18.0	11.6 Lower 50%	13% Math proficiency	379
18	Stone School Saginaw · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	18.2	10.9 Lower 50%	12% Math proficiency	273
19	Swan Valley Middle School Saginaw · Middle · Grades 6–8	Public	18.5	64.6 Top 50%	54% Math proficiency	408
20	Saginaw United High School Saginaw · High · Grades 9–12	Public	18.5	11.3 Lower 50%	7.5% Math proficiency	981
21	Robert B Havens Elem School Saginaw · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	18.6	63.4 Top 50%	54% Math proficiency	390
22	North Saginaw Charter Academy Saginaw · Elementary · Grades PK–8	Charter	18.9	9.3 Lower 50%	9% Math proficiency	679
23	Shields Elementary School Saginaw · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	19.4	54.8 Top 50%	33.8% Free/reduced-price lunch	447
24	Heritage High School Saginaw · High · Grades 9–12	Public	19.6	52.2 Top 50%	38% Math proficiency	1,313
25	Saginaw Preparatory Academy Saginaw · Elementary · Grades PK–8	Charter	19.8	5.3 Lower 50%	2.5% Math proficiency	376
26	Merrill Park Elementary School Saginaw · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	20.5	13.5 Lower 50%	22% Math proficiency	267
27	Jessie Loomis School Saginaw · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	20.5	5.2 Lower 50%	7.5% Math proficiency	308
28	Handley School Saginaw · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	20.6	78.8 Top 25%	92% Math proficiency	370
29	Hemmeter Elementary School Saginaw · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	20.7	84.6 Top 10%	87% Math proficiency	331
30	Thompson Middle School Saginaw · Middle · Grades 6–8	Public	21.7	7.8 Lower 50%	9% Math proficiency	585
31	Thomas White School Saginaw · Elementary · Grades PK–1	Public	23.4	15.9 Lower 50%	95.2% Free/reduced-price lunch	187
32	Herig School Saginaw · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	25.6	7.6 Lower 50%	16% Math proficiency	282

Sherwood Elementary School in Saginaw leads the 2025 list of lowest student–teacher ratio in Saginaw with Students per teacher 14.8. Of the 32 schools shown, 30 are public, 2 are charter.

For the full picture see the wider Michigan lowest student–teacher ratio rankings, every school on the Saginaw page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best ratio school in Saginaw?

Sherwood Elementary School in Saginaw, Michigan ranks first among lowest student–teacher ratio in Saginaw with Students per teacher 14.8 (Enrollment: 531).

How are lowest student–teacher ratio in Saginaw ranked?

Schools with the fewest students per FTE teacher, among schools with at least 100 students. Only schools eligible for the Success Index (US) are included; the index is shown alongside for context.

Are these 2025 rankings official?

No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.