For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,665 students in 48603, MI (there are , serving 1,388 private students). 66% of all K-12 students in 48603, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 48603, MI are Great Lakes Bay Early College, Saginaw County Juvenile Center and Saginaw Isd Transitions Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 48603 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 48603, MI have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best 48603, MI 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Great Lakes Bay Early College
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1961 Delta Rd
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 686-9146
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 686-9146
Gr: 10-12 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Saginaw County Juvenile Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3360 Hospital Rd
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 399-7461
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 399-7461
Gr: 4-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #33.
Saginaw Isd Transitions Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3860 Fashion Square Blvd
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 399-7400
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 399-7400
Gr: K-12 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Heritage High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3465 N Center Rd
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 799-5790
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 799-5790
Gr: 9-12 | 1,324 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #55.
Mackinaw High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2775 Shattuck Rd
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 799-8470
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 799-8470
Gr: 9-12 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #66.
Weiss Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4645 Weiss St
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 793-5226
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 793-5226
Gr: PK-5 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: n/an/a
3870 Shattuck Rd
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 799-2382
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 799-2382
Gr: PK-5 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
48603, Michigan 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Program For Academic And Lifeskills High School (Closed 2016)
Special Education School
3860 Fashion Square Blvd
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 399-7400
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 399-7400
Gr: 9-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 48603, MI?
The top ranked public schools in 48603, MI include Great Lakes Bay Early College, Saginaw County Juvenile Center and Saginaw Isd Transitions Center.
How many public schools are located in 48603?
7 public schools are located in 48603.
What percentage of students in 48603 go to public school?
66% of all K-12 students in 48603 are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 48603?
48603 public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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