Bethel Lutheran School serves 94 students in grades Prekindergarten-8. The student:teacher of Bethel Lutheran School is 19:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked MI School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 94 students
- Yearly Tuition: $1,170
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Bethel Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1906
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
94 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
State avg.: 19%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.:
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
1 extracurricular
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Jr. Choir
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Bethel Lutheran School cost?
Bethel Lutheran School's tuition is approximately $1,170 for private students.
What schools are Bethel Lutheran School often compared to?
Bethel Lutheran School is often viewed alongside schools like Trinity Evangelical Lutheran School by visitors of our site.
What sports does Bethel Lutheran School offer?
Bethel Lutheran School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Soccer, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is Bethel Lutheran School's ranking?
Bethel Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for: Least expensive tuition and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Bethel Lutheran School?
The application deadline for Bethel Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school to Bethel Lutheran School is All Saints Central Middle & High School (3.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Trinity Evangelical Lutheran School (3.2 miles away)
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Location
Miles
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All Saints Central Middle & High School
(Catholic)
217 S Monroe St
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 892-2533
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 892-2533
3.9 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 105 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
All Saints Central Middle & High School
(Catholic)
217 S Monroe St
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 892-2533
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 892-2533
3.9 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 105 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
All Saints Central Middle & High School
(Catholic)
217 S Monroe St
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 892-2533
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 892-2533
3.9 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 105 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
2515 Broadway St
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 894-2092
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 894-2092
3.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 139 students Sports: 7
First Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
1145 W. Center Rd
Essexville, MI 48732
(989) 893-3530
Essexville, MI 48732
(989) 893-3530
3.6 miles
Gr: K-6 | 27 students
All Saints Central Middle & High School
(Catholic)
217 S Monroe St
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 892-2533
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 892-2533
3.9 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 105 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
All Saints Elementary School
(Catholic)
715 14th St
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 892-2533
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 892-2533
3.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 141 students Tuition listed
Immanuel Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
247 N Lincoln St
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 893-8521
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 893-8521
3.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 142 students Avg. class size: 15 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
All Saints Central Middle & High School
(Catholic)
217 S Monroe St
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 892-2533
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 892-2533
3.9 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 105 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate 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
9.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 305 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
Michigan Lutheran Seminary
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
2777 Hardin Street
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 793-1010
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 793-1010
10.6 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
11 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 30 students Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
2555 Wieneke Rd
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 399-2221
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 399-2221
11.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 208 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
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Trinity Evangelical Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
2515 Broadway St
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 894-2092
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 894-2092
3.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 139 students Sports: 7
First Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
1145 W. Center Rd
Essexville, MI 48732
(989) 893-3530
Essexville, MI 48732
(989) 893-3530
3.6 miles
Gr: K-6 | 27 students
All Saints Central Middle & High School
(Catholic)
217 S Monroe St
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 892-2533
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 892-2533
3.9 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 105 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
All Saints Elementary School
(Catholic)
715 14th St
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 892-2533
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 892-2533
3.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 141 students Tuition listed
Immanuel Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
247 N Lincoln St
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 893-8521
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 893-8521
3.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 142 students Avg. class size: 15 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
2515 Broadway St
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 894-2092
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 894-2092
3.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 139 students Sports: 7
All Saints Elementary School
(Catholic)
715 14th St
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 892-2533
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 892-2533
3.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 141 students Tuition listed
Immanuel Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
247 N Lincoln St
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 893-8521
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 893-8521
3.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 142 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Holy Trinity School
(Catholic)
1004 S Wenona St
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 892-3018
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 892-3018
4.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 124 students
Zion Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1707 S Kiesel St
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 893-5793
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 893-5793
4.7 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 106 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 48% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
535 N Maple St
Hemlock, MI 48626
(989) 642-5253
Hemlock, MI 48626
(989) 642-5253
9455.1 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 350 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
200 Wilson St
Hemlock, MI 48626
(989) 642-5221
Hemlock, MI 48626
(989) 642-5221
9455.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 129 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
835 N Pine St
Hemlock, MI 48626
(989) 642-5235
Hemlock, MI 48626
(989) 642-5235
9455.2 miles
Gr: 1-4 | 365 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
733 N Hemlock Rd
Hemlock, MI 48626
(989) 642-5287
Hemlock, MI 48626
(989) 642-5287
9455.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 341 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
733 N Hemlock Rd
Hemlock, MI 48626
(989) 642-2338
Hemlock, MI 48626
(989) 642-2338
9455.3 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 54 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 54:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
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