St. John Lutheran School in Rogers City, MI, serves 76 udents from pre鈥搆indergarten through 8th grade in a town setting.
Founded in 1916, the school is affiliated with the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and offers a co鈥揺d regular elementary and secondary program.
The udent鈥搕eacher ratio of 15:1, with 5 teachers supporting the school's overall enrollment.
The school has a udent diversity representation of 3.57% and is a member of other school associations.
John Lutheran ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan based on its founding year, reflecting a long鈥揳nding history in the community.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked MI School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 76 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. John Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1916
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
76 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
4%
State avg.: 19%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Motto: Where Faith and Family Soar
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. John Lutheran School's ranking?
St. John Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. John Lutheran School?
The application deadline for St. John Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to St. John Lutheran School is Cornerstone Christian School (35.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Ignatius Catholic School (0.5 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Ignatius Catholic School
(Catholic)
545 S 3rd St
Rogers City, MI 49779
(989) 734-3443
Rogers City, MI 49779
(989) 734-3443
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 105 students
Onaway Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
21440 M 68 Highway
Onaway, MI 49765
(989) 733-8600
Onaway, MI 49765
(989) 733-8600
21.1 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 6 students
355 Wilson Street
Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 354-4805
Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 354-4805
29.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 125 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bishop Baraga Catholic School
(Catholic)
623 W Lincoln Ave
Cheboygan, MI 49721
(231) 627-5608
Cheboygan, MI 49721
(231) 627-5608
35.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 73 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
900 S Western Ave
Cheboygan, MI 49721
(231) 627-2160
Cheboygan, MI 49721
(231) 627-2160
35.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
900 S Western Ave
Cheboygan, MI 49721
(231) 627-2160
Cheboygan, MI 49721
(231) 627-2160
35.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Northern Michigan Christian Academy
(Baptist)
1833 McMichael Road
Burt Lake, MI 49717
(231) 548-2216
Burt Lake, MI 49717
(231) 548-2216
40.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 98 students
St. Mary Cathedral School
(Catholic)
321 N Otsego Ave
Gaylord, MI 49735
(989) 732-5801
Gaylord, MI 49735
(989) 732-5801
49.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 312 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Grace Baptist Christian School
(Baptist)
232 S Townline Rd
Gaylord, MI 49735
(989) 732-5676
Gaylord, MI 49735
(989) 732-5676
49.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 62 students
Harbor Light Christian School
(Christian)
8333 Clayton Rd
Harbor Springs, MI 49740
(231) 347-7859
Harbor Springs, MI 49740
(231) 347-7859
52.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 214 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Ignatius Catholic School
(Catholic)
545 S 3rd St
Rogers City, MI 49779
(989) 734-3443
Rogers City, MI 49779
(989) 734-3443
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 105 students
Onaway Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
21440 M 68 Highway
Onaway, MI 49765
(989) 733-8600
Onaway, MI 49765
(989) 733-8600
21.1 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 6 students
355 Wilson Street
Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 354-4805
Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 354-4805
29.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 125 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bishop Baraga Catholic School
(Catholic)
623 W Lincoln Ave
Cheboygan, MI 49721
(231) 627-5608
Cheboygan, MI 49721
(231) 627-5608
35.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 73 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
900 S Western Ave
Cheboygan, MI 49721
(231) 627-2160
Cheboygan, MI 49721
(231) 627-2160
35.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Ignatius Catholic School
(Catholic)
545 S 3rd St
Rogers City, MI 49779
(989) 734-3443
Rogers City, MI 49779
(989) 734-3443
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 105 students
355 Wilson Street
Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 354-4805
Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 354-4805
29.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 125 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bishop Baraga Catholic School
(Catholic)
623 W Lincoln Ave
Cheboygan, MI 49721
(231) 627-5608
Cheboygan, MI 49721
(231) 627-5608
35.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 73 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
900 S Western Ave
Cheboygan, MI 49721
(231) 627-2160
Cheboygan, MI 49721
(231) 627-2160
35.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
St. Mary Cathedral School
(Catholic)
321 N Otsego Ave
Gaylord, MI 49735
(989) 732-5801
Gaylord, MI 49735
(989) 732-5801
49.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 312 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4549 M 33
Onaway, MI 49765
(989) 733-4900
Onaway, MI 49765
(989) 733-4900
9595 miles
Gr: K-5 | 246 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4549 M 33
Onaway, MI 49765
(989) 733-4850
Onaway, MI 49765
(989) 733-4850
9595 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 106 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4549 M 33
Onaway, MI 49765
(989) 733-4800
Onaway, MI 49765
(989) 733-4800
9595 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 159 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1033 W Huron Ave
Rogers City, MI 49779
(989) 734-9170
Rogers City, MI 49779
(989) 734-9170
9610.9 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 252 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
532 W Erie St
Rogers City, MI 49779
(989) 734-9150
Rogers City, MI 49779
(989) 734-9150
9611.1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 182 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
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