St. John's Lutheran School (Top-Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026)

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St. John's Lutheran School

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The mission of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church and School, according to Christ's command, is to proclaim the true Gospel of our Savior, Jesus Christ, by Word and Sacraments, nurturing believers and reaching out to the people of our community, as well as throughout the world.

St. John's Ev. Lutheran School will provide your child with an elementary education based on God's Word and will assist your child in living for Christ in every aspect of his/her life.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked MI School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 56 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

St. John's Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:

School Overview

Religious Affiliation

Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Year Founded

1862

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

56 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

6 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.:

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Sports

Total Sports Offered

5 sports

Sports

BasketballCheering

Cross CountrySoccer

Volleyball

School Notes

School Mascot: Wildcats

The mission of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church and School, according to Christ's command, is to proclaim the true Gospel of our Savior, Jesus Christ, by Word and Sacraments, nurturing believers and reaching out to the people of our community, as well as throughout the world. St. John's Ev. Lutheran School will provide your child with an elementary education based on God's Word and will assist your child in living for Christ in every aspect of his/her life.

Source: Verified school update

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St. John's Lutheran School is often viewed alongside schools like Zion Lutheran School by visitors of our site.

What sports does St. John's Lutheran School offer?

St. John's Lutheran School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Soccer and Volleyball.

What is St. John's Lutheran School's ranking?

St. John's Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for: Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for St. John's Lutheran School?

The application deadline for St. John's Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked MI School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 56 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Michigan is $9,399 for elementary schools and $13,792 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Michigan is 88% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).