The Saginaw Chippewa Academy elementary school is designed to meet the educational needs of the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe and its' surrounding community by keeping alive the cultural teachings and providing an equitable: cultural based educational program.
The mission of the Saginaw Chippewa Higher Education Department is to encourage and recruit students to pursue higher education as a means to strengthen personal and community development.
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 93 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Saginaw Chippewa Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Student Body
Total Students
93 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 18%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Motto: Wiimaajiikwad "Where we grow"
- The Saginaw Chippewa Academy elementary school is designed to meet the educational needs of the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe and its' surrounding community by keeping alive the cultural teachings and providing an equitable: cultural based educational program. The mission of the Saginaw Chippewa Higher Education Department is to encourage and recruit students to pursue higher education as a means to strengthen personal and community development.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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When is the application deadline for Saginaw Chippewa Academy?
The application deadline for Saginaw Chippewa Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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