Nouvel Catholic Central Elementary School Photo - Nouvel Catholic Central Elementary and Middle School welcomes students from Preschool (age 3) all the way to 8th grade. At Nouvel, we pride ourselves on our small class sizes, service to the community and high-achieving students.

Best Saginaw Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 22 private schools serving 2,449 students in Saginaw, MI (there are 43 public schools, serving 15,421 public students). 14% of all K-12 students in Saginaw, MI are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private schools in Saginaw, MI include Valley Lutheran High School, Bethlehem Lutheran School, and Holy Cross Lutheran School.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Michigan private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
100% of private schools in Saginaw, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Saginaw Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Bethlehem Lutheran School
Bethlehem Lutheran School Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2777 Hermansau Rd
Saginaw, MI 48604
(989) 755-1144
Gr: PK-8 | 136 students Sports: 3
Holy Cross Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
610 Court St
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 793-9795
Gr: K-8 | 79 students
Immanuel Lutheran School
Immanuel Lutheran School Photo
(Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
8220 E Holland Rd
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 754-4285
Gr: PK-8 | 122 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Michigan Lutheran Seminary
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
2777 Hardin Street
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 793-1010
Gr: 9-12 | 182 students Tuition listed
Nouvel Catholic Central Elementary School
Nouvel Catholic Central Elementary School Photo - Nouvel Catholic Central Elementary and Middle School welcomes students from Preschool (age 3) all the way to 8th grade. At Nouvel, we pride ourselves on our small class sizes, service to the community and high-achieving students.
(Catholic)
(8)
2136 Berberovich Dr
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 792-2361
Gr: PK-8 | 423 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Peace Lutheran School
Peace Lutheran School Photo - Peace Lutheran School3161 Lawndale Rd.Saginaw, MI 48603
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
3161 Lawndale Road
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 792-2581
Gr: NS-8 | 312 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Tri-city Sda School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
3955 Kochville Rd
Saginaw, MI 48604
(989) 790-2508
Gr: 2-6 | 13 students Avg. class size: 2 students Tuition listed
Valley Lutheran High School
Valley Lutheran High School Photo - At Valley Lutheran we prepare students for life with Christ as our foundation!
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
3560 McCarty Road
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 790-1676
Gr: 9-12 | 305 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
Bethany Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
5051 Mccarty Road
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 793-5147
Gr: PK-4 | 46 students
Bridgeport Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
2440 King Rd
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 777-6811
Gr: 1-12 | 110 students Tuition listed
Community Baptist Christian School
(Baptist)
(1)
8331 Gratiot Rd
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 781-2340
Gr: PK-12 | 85 students
Gethsemane Lutheran School
(Other Lutheran)
3412 Crestmont Dr
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 792-3607
Gr: K-8 | 20 students
Good Shepherd Early Childhood
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
5335 Brockway Rd
Saginaw, MI 48638
(989) 793-8252
Gr: PK-K | 107 students Avg. class size: 16 students
Grace Christian School
Grace Christian School Photo
(Baptist)
(3)
4619 Mackinaw Rd
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 793-2129
Gr: PK-7 | 62 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Great Beginnings Christian Child Care Center & Kdgn
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
2839 Liberty Rd
Saginaw, MI 48604
(989) 754-6600
Gr: PK-K | 36 students
Growing Years Christian School
Montessori School (Christian)
2190 Wieneke Rd
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 792-8670
Gr: NS | 12 students
The New Millennium Academy
The New Millennium Academy Photo - The New Millennium Academy "NMA" New Logo for the School Year 2025-2026.
(Christian)
3427 Adams Avenue
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 484-7363
Gr: 3-12 | 30 students Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Nouvel Catholic Central High School
Nouvel Catholic Central High School Photo - Nouvel Catholic Central High School Campus
(Catholic)
(2)
2555 Wieneke Rd
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 399-2221
Gr: 9-12 | 208 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
St. Johns Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
4705 Brockway Rd
Saginaw, MI 48638
(989) 799-0935
Gr: K-8 | 26 students
St. Paul's Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
2745 W Genesee Ave
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 799-3271
Gr: K-8 | 123 students Tuition listed
Sheridan Road Christian School
(Baptist)
6911 Sheridan Road
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 777-0550
Gr: K-10 | 12 students Sports: 1
Shield Of Faith Chrn Academy
(Pentecostal)
10322 Swan Creek Road
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 781-4668
Gr: PK-12
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Saginaw, Michigan

Saginaw, Michigan Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
2415 N Charles Street
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 792-7781
Gr: PK-8 | 168 students
4735 W Michigan Ave
Saginaw, MI 48638
(989) 799-9006
Gr: K-9 | 105 students

Overview

This Town (Saginaw)
This State (MI)
# Schools
22 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,449 Students
147,671 Students
% Average Students of Color
15%
19%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
174 Teachers
11,532 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
69%
56%
Average Class Size
14 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
9 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1101
(Out of 1600)
1209
Average ACT score
23
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,533
$10,296
Average Summer Program Cost
$250
$532
Average % on Financial Aid
39%
32%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,000
$2,932
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
88%
Average Endowment Size
$26.15 million
$34.74 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.52
# American Indian Students
3 Students
464 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
26 Students
4,113 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
154 Students
5,548 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
4%
# Black Students
107 Students
6,925 Students
% Black Students
4%
5%
# White Students
1,677 Students
98,135 Students
% White Students
68%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
180 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
519 Students
34,821 Students
% of Others Students
21%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Saginaw, MI?
The top-ranked private schools in Saginaw, MI include Valley Lutheran High School, Bethlehem Lutheran School, and Holy Cross Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in Saginaw?
22 private schools are located in Saginaw.
How diverse are private schools in Saginaw?
Saginaw private schools are approximately 15% minority students, which is lower than the Michigan private school average of 19%.
What percentage of students in Saginaw go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in Saginaw are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Saginaw?
100% of private schools in Saginaw are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Baptist).
Which private schools in Saginaw are often viewed compared to one another?

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