For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 568 students in Saginaw, MN.
The top ranked public schools in Saginaw, MN are South Ridge Elementary School and South Ridge Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saginaw, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Saginaw have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Saginaw, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8162 Swan Lake Rd
Saginaw, MN 55779
(218) 345-6789
Saginaw, MN 55779
(218) 345-6789
Gr: PK-6 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
South Ridge Secondary
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8162 Swan Lake Rd
Saginaw, MN 55779
(218) 345-6789
Saginaw, MN 55779
(218) 345-6789
Gr: 7-12 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
N.e. Regional Correction Cntr.
Alternative School
6102 Abramson Rd
Saginaw, MN 55779
(218) 729-8673
Saginaw, MN 55779
(218) 729-8673
Gr: 8-12
Saginaw, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
7427 Seville Rd
Saginaw, MN 55779
(218) 729-8322
Saginaw, MN 55779
(218) 729-8322
Gr: PK-6 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
7427 Seville Rd
Saginaw, MN 55779
(218) 729-8322
Saginaw, MN 55779
(218) 729-8322
Gr: 7-12 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
6279 Industrial Rd
Saginaw, MN 55779
(218) 729-8802
Saginaw, MN 55779
(218) 729-8802
Gr: PK-2
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Saginaw, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Saginaw, MN include South Ridge Elementary School and South Ridge Secondary.
How many public schools are located in Saginaw?
3 public schools are located in Saginaw.
What is the racial composition of students in Saginaw?
Saginaw public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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