About the School
- St. Helen Elementary School in Saginaw, MI, is a Catholic co–educational school serving grades PK through 8 in a central city setting.
- The school has an enrollment of 168 udents and a student–teacher ratio of 12:1 supported by 14 teachers.
- Approximately 28% of the udent body represents diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds.
- Helen Elementary is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association and other school associations.
- The average private elementary school tuition in Saginaw is approximately $8,633, providing context for affordability.
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
168 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
28%
State avg.: 19%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. Helen Elementary School?
The application deadline for St. Helen Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. Helen Elementary School is Michigan Lutheran Seminary (0.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Paul's Lutheran School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Bethlehem Lutheran School (0.8 miles away)
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Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: K-8 | 123 students
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
2745 W Genesee Ave
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 799-3271
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 136 students
Sports: 3
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2777 Hermansau Rd
Saginaw, MI 48604
(989) 755-1144
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: K-8 | 20 students
Other Lutheran
3412 Crestmont Dr
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 792-3607
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 182 students
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
2777 Hardin Street
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 793-1010
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: 3-12 | 30 students
Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
3427 Adams Avenue
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 484-7363
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 182 students
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
2777 Hardin Street
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 793-1010
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: 3-12 | 30 students
Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
3427 Adams Avenue
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 484-7363
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 305 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 10
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
3560 McCarty Road
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 790-1676
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 208 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
2555 Wieneke Rd
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 399-2221
Distance: 5.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 85 students
Baptist
8331 Gratiot Rd
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 781-2340
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: K-8 | 123 students
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
2745 W Genesee Ave
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 799-3271
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 136 students
Sports: 3
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2777 Hermansau Rd
Saginaw, MI 48604
(989) 755-1144
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: K-8 | 20 students
Other Lutheran
3412 Crestmont Dr
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 792-3607
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: 3-12 | 30 students
Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
3427 Adams Avenue
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 484-7363
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: K-8 | 79 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
610 Court St
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 793-9795
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 136 students
Sports: 3
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2777 Hermansau Rd
Saginaw, MI 48604
(989) 755-1144
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: PK-K | 107 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
5335 Brockway Rd
Saginaw, MI 48638
(989) 793-8252
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 62 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 2
Baptist
4619 Mackinaw Rd
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 793-2129
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 423 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
2136 Berberovich Dr
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 792-2361
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 46 students
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
5051 Mccarty Road
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 793-5147
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Career Opportunities Center
Vocational School
2102 Weiss St
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-6150
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-6150
0.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 31 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
The Success Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Tuscola St
Saginaw, MI 48607
(989) 399-4400
Saginaw, MI 48607
(989) 399-4400
0.3 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 168 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Kempton Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3040 Davenport Ave
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-4600
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-4600
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 279 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Mackinaw High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2775 Shattuck Rd
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 799-8470
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 799-8470
0.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 138 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Stone School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1006 State St
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-5100
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-5100
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 273 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
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