Very Good
#127 of 462 private schools in MI
Top 27% of private schools
Saginaw Chippewa Academy
Elementary School · Mount Pleasant, MI
A private elementary school in Mount Pleasant, MI serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
7498 E BROADWAY RD, Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
- 6.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in MI.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in MI
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Saginaw Chippewa Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,458/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$48,794
Median home value
$168,000
Median rent
$862/mo
College educated
37.1%
Homeownership
48.8%
Poverty rate
27.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48858; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renaissance Public School AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.8 | K–8 | 2.4 mi | 438 | Compare → |
| Mary Mcguire SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 3–5 | 2.6 mi | 300 | Compare → |
| Pullen Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–2 | 3.2 mi | 299 | Compare → |
| Fancher SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 3–5 | 3.6 mi | 404 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Saginaw Chippewa Academy is listed in Mount Pleasant, MI; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Saginaw Chippewa Academy
Saginaw Chippewa Academy is a private elementary school in Mount Pleasant, MI, serving approximately 85 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 6.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #127 of 462 private schools in MI.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Saginaw Chippewa Academy
What grades does Saginaw Chippewa Academy serve?
Saginaw Chippewa Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Saginaw Chippewa Academy?
Saginaw Chippewa Academy has an enrollment of approximately 85 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Saginaw Chippewa Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Saginaw Chippewa Academy is 6.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Saginaw Chippewa Academy rank in MI?
Saginaw Chippewa Academy ranks #127 of 462 private schools in MI.
What is Saginaw Chippewa Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Saginaw Chippewa Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Saginaw Chippewa Academy a private school?
Yes, Saginaw Chippewa Academy is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Saginaw Chippewa Academy a religious school?
No, Saginaw Chippewa Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 85
- Gender Split
- 49% M / 51% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Isabella County
- Phone
- (989) 775-4453
- Area population (ZIP 48858)
- 42,732
- Area average commute
- 17.8 min
- Area median age
- 27.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 48858; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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