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 Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
168 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
28%
State avg.: 19%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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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St. Paul's Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
2745 W Genesee Ave
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 799-3271
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 799-3271
0.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 123 students Tuition listed
Bethlehem Lutheran School![Bethlehem Lutheran School Photo]( "Bethlehem Lutheran School Photo")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2777 Hermansau Rd
Saginaw, MI 48604
(989) 755-1144
Saginaw, MI 48604
(989) 755-1144
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 136 students Sports: 3
Gethsemane Lutheran School
(Other Lutheran)
3412 Crestmont Dr
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 792-3607
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 792-3607
0.8 miles
Gr: K-8 | 20 students
Michigan Lutheran Seminary
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
2777 Hardin Street
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 793-1010
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 793-1010
0.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 182 students Tuition listed
The New Millennium Academy![The New Millennium Academy Photo - The New Millennium Academy "NMA" New Logo for the School Year 2025-2026.]( "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
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 484-7363
1.3 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 30 students Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
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