Valley Lutheran High School Photo - The brass cross, designed and made by a student, is visible from the road. The cross represents our commitment to making Christ the foundation of our ministry as we educate minds, nurture faith and cultivate leaders.

Best Saginaw Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 22 private schools serving 2,461 students in Saginaw, MI (there are 44 public schools, serving 15,502 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 (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Bethlehem Lutheran School
Bethlehem Lutheran School Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2777 Hermansau Rd
Saginaw, MI 48604
(989) 755-1144
Grades: PK-8
| 136 students
Holy Cross Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
610 Court St
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 793-9795
Grades: 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
Grades: PK-8
| 122 students
Michigan Lutheran Seminary
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
2777 Hardin Street
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 793-1010
Grades: 9-12
| 182 students
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
Grades: PK-8
| 423 students
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
Grades: NS-8
| 312 students
Tri-city Sda School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
3955 Kochville Rd
Saginaw, MI 48604
(989) 790-2508
Grades: 2-6
| 13 students
Valley Lutheran High School
Valley Lutheran High School Photo - A group of Spanish Class students headed to Puerto Rico over spring break to offer assistance at an orphanage where they conducted a Vacation Bible like program that included puppets.
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
3560 McCarty Road
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 790-1676
Grades: 9-12
| 305 students
Bethany Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
5051 Mccarty Road
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 793-5147
Grades: PK-4
| 46 students
Bridgeport Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
2440 King Rd
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 777-6811
Grades: 1-12
| 110 students
Community Baptist Christian School
(Baptist)
(1)
8331 Gratiot Rd
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 781-2340
Grades: PK-12
| 85 students
Gethsemane Lutheran School
(Other Lutheran)
3412 Crestmont Dr
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 792-3607
Grades: K-8
| 20 students
Good Shepherd Early Childhood
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
5335 Brockway Rd
Saginaw, MI 48638
(989) 793-8252
Grades: PK-K
| 107 students
Grace Christian School
Grace Christian School Photo
(Baptist)
(3)
4619 Mackinaw Rd
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 793-2129
Grades: PK-7
| 62 students
Great Beginnings Christian Child Care Center & Kdgn
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
2839 Liberty Rd
Saginaw, MI 48604
(989) 754-6600
Grades: PK-K
| 36 students
Growing Years Christian School
Montessori School (Christian)
2190 Wieneke Rd
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 792-8670
Grades: NS
| 12 students
3427 Adams Avenue
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 484-7363
Grades: 3-12
| 42 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 208 students
St. Johns Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
4705 Brockway Rd
Saginaw, MI 48638
(989) 799-0935
Grades: K-8
| 26 students
St. Paul's Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
2745 W Genesee Ave
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 799-3271
Grades: K-8
| 123 students
Sheridan Road Christian School
(Baptist)
6911 Sheridan Road
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 777-0550
Grades: K-10
| 12 students
Shield Of Faith Chrn Academy
(Pentecostal)
10322 Swan Creek Road
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 781-4668
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Saginaw, Michigan

Saginaw, Michigan Private Schools (Closed)

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

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 18%.
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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