For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,951 students in 48602, MI.
The top ranked public preschools in 48602, MI are Handley School, Merrill Park Elementary School and Chester F Miller School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 48602 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 48602, MI have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 48602, MI Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Handley School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1300 Passolt St
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-4250
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-4250
Grades: PK-5
| 320 students
Rank: #22.
Merrill Park Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Grout St
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-4800
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-4800
Grades: PK-6
| 317 students
Rank: #33.
Chester F Miller School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2020 Brockway St
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-4850
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-4850
Grades: PK-6
| 294 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Herig School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1905 Houghton Ave
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-4350
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-4350
Grades: PK-6
| 316 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Stone School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1006 State St
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-5100
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-5100
Grades: PK-6
| 350 students
Rank: #66.
Kempton Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3040 Davenport Ave
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-4600
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-4600
Grades: PK-6
| 354 students
48602, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Academy For Technology And Enterprise (Closed 2010)
Vocational School
2102 Weiss Street
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-6150
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-6150
Grades: 10-12
| 375 students
2138 N. Carolina Street
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-4150
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-4150
Grades: PK-5
| 252 students
700 Court Street
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-4900
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-4900
Grades: PK-5
| 200 students
1101 N. Bond Street
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-5400
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-5400
Grades: 6-8
| 319 students
Ruben Daniels Adult Ed Etc Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
3115 Mackinaw St
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-6700
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-6700
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Ruben Daniels Community Schooletc Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2415 N Charles St
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 791-5170
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 791-5170
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Saginaw Academy Of Excellence (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1300 Malzahn St
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 717-4390
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 717-4390
Grades: K-8
| 134 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 48602, MI?
The top ranked public preschools in 48602, MI include Handley School, Merrill Park Elementary School and Chester F Miller School.
How many public preschools are located in 48602?
6 public preschools are located in 48602.
What is the racial composition of students in 48602?
48602 public preschools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
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