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.: 11:1
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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Location
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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
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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
Valley Lutheran High School ![Valley Lutheran High School Photo - At Valley Lutheran we prepare students for life with Christ as our foundation!]( "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
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 790-1676
1.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 305 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
2555 Wieneke Rd
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 399-2221
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 399-2221
3.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 208 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
8331 Gratiot Rd
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 781-2340
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 781-2340
5.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 85 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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
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
Holy Cross Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
610 Court St
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 793-9795
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 793-9795
1.6 miles
Gr: K-8 | 79 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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
Good Shepherd Early Childhood
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
5335 Brockway Rd
Saginaw, MI 48638
(989) 793-8252
Saginaw, MI 48638
(989) 793-8252
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 107 students Avg. class size: 16 students
4619 Mackinaw Rd
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 793-2129
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 793-2129
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 62 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2136 Berberovich Dr
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 792-2361
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 792-2361
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 423 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bethany Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
5051 Mccarty Road
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 793-5147
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 793-5147
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 46 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Merrill Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
755 W Alice St
Merrill, MI 48637
(989) 643-7231
Merrill, MI 48637
(989) 643-7231
9444.8 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 97 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Merrill High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
555 W Alice St
Merrill, MI 48637
(989) 643-7231
Merrill, MI 48637
(989) 643-7231
9444.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 165 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Merrill Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
325 W Alice St
Merrill, MI 48637
(989) 643-7283
Merrill, MI 48637
(989) 643-7283
9445 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 196 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Academic And Career Education Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
884 E Isabella Rd
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 631-5202
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 631-5202
9446.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 85 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
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