For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 832 students in Saranac Community Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Saranac Community Schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,506 Schools
# Students
832 Students
1,376,194 Students
# Teachers
51 Teachers
82,370 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Saranac Community Schools, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 845 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#205 out of 862 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.56
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
5%
9%
% Black
1%
18%
% White
91%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,738 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,512. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,550 is less than the state median of $17,694. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,738
$18,512
Spending / Student
$12,550
$17,694
Best Saranac Community Schools Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Saranac Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
250 Pleasant St
Saranac, MI 48881
(616) 642-1200
Saranac, MI 48881
(616) 642-1200
Gr: PK-6 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Saranac Jrsr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
150 Pleasant St
Saranac, MI 48881
(616) 642-1100
Saranac, MI 48881
(616) 642-1100
Gr: 7-12 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Saranac Community Schools?
Saranac Community Schools manages 2 public schools serving 832 students.
What is the rank of Saranac Community Schools?
Saranac Community Schools is ranked #219 out of 845 school districts in Michigan (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Saranac Community Schools?
91% of Saranac Community Schools students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Saranac Community Schools?
Saranac Community Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Saranac Community Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,550 is less than the state median of $17,694. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
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