For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,232 students in 48609, MI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 48609, MI are Robert B Havens Elementary School, Swan Valley Middle School and Michael J Mcgivney. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø elementary schools in zipcode 48609 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 48609, MI have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best 48609, MI ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Robert B Havens Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
457 Van Wormer Rd
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 921-4201
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 921-4201
Gr: PK-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Swan Valley Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
453 Van Wormer Rd
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 921-2601
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 921-2601
Gr: 6-8 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Michael J Mcgivney
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
925 N River Rd
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 781-2780
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 781-2780
Gr: K-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Shields Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 58% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6900 Stroebel Rd
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 921-4701
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 921-4701
Gr: PK-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 48609, MI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 48609, MI include Robert B Havens Elementary School, Swan Valley Middle School and Michael J Mcgivney.
How many public elementary schools are located in 48609?
4 public elementary schools are located in 48609.
What is the racial composition of students in 48609?
48609 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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