Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked MI School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 186 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
St. Michael S Lutheran School
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked MI School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 186 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
St. Michael S Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1851
School Calendar
School Motto
Connecting People to Jesus
Student Body
Total Students
186 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
1%
State avg.: 19%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- St. Michael's Lutheran School.
- St. Michael's has been in Richville, MI since 1856 assisting parents with the Christian education of their children.
- St. Michael's school is supported by the congregation of St. Michael's, a member of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, but welcomes families from any religious background.
- Through partnering with the home and congregation, we provide an excellent academic program.
- Here at St. Michael's we desire to build disciples for our Lord and Savior through our curriculum.
- SMLS emphasizes a strong academic program using secular curriculum materials.
- We believe the teacher is the critical component to Integrating the Faith throughout the curriculum.
- St. Michael's offers curricular instruction in technology and music and has a wide range of extra-curricular programs as well.
- Through our Child Care, we are able to offer both before and after school latchkey programs to assist families in the development of their children.
- St. Michael's Lutheran School. St. Michael's has been in Richville, MI since 1856 assisting parents with the Christian education of their children. St. Michael's school is supported by the congregation of St. Michael's, a member of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, but welcomes families from any religious background. Through partnering with the home and congregation, we provide an excellent academic program. Here at St. Michael's we desire to build disciples for our Lord and Savior through our curriculum. SMLS emphasizes a strong academic program using secular curriculum materials. We believe the teacher is the critical component to Integrating the Faith throughout the curriculum. St. Michael's offers curricular instruction in technology and music and has a wide range of extra-curricular programs as well. Through our Child Care, we are able to offer both before and after school latchkey programs to assist families in the development of their children.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are St. Michael S Lutheran School often compared to?
St. Michael S Lutheran School is often viewed alongside schools like Trinity Lutheran School by visitors of our site.
What is St. Michael S Lutheran School's ranking?
St. Michael S Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Michael S Lutheran School?
The application deadline for St. Michael S Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
Popular comparisons: St. Michael S Lutheran School vs. Trinity Lutheran School
The nearest high school to St. Michael S Lutheran School is Bridgeport Baptist Academy (11.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Michaels School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Trinity Lutheran School (3.4 miles away)
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Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: K-8 | 128 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
9444 W Saginaw Rd
Reese, MI 48757
(989) 868-4809
Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 91 students
Sports: 5
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
9858 North St
Reese, MI 48757
(989) 868-4501
Distance: 4.2 mi
Gr: K-8 | 30 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Alternative School (Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
1056 WELS Lane
Vassar, MI 48768
(989) 823-8400
Distance: 6.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 122 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 7
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)
8220 E Holland Rd
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 754-4285
Distance: 6.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 635 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
140 Churchgrove Rd
Frankenmuth, MI 48734
(989) 652-6141
Distance: 11.1 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 110 students
Baptist
2440 King Rd
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 777-6811
Distance: 11.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 150 students
Sports: 4
Baptist
5656 Washburn Rd
Vassar, MI 48768
(989) 843-5326
Distance: 14.4 mi
Gr: K-10 | 12 students
Sports: 1
Baptist
6911 Sheridan Road
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 777-0550
Distance: 15.5 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 182 students
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
2777 Hardin Street
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 793-1010
Distance: 16.2 mi
Gr: 3-12 | 30 students
Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
3427 Adams Avenue
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 484-7363
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: K-8 | 128 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
9444 W Saginaw Rd
Reese, MI 48757
(989) 868-4809
Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 91 students
Sports: 5
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
9858 North St
Reese, MI 48757
(989) 868-4501
Distance: 4.2 mi
Gr: K-8 | 30 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Alternative School (Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
1056 WELS Lane
Vassar, MI 48768
(989) 823-8400
Distance: 6.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 122 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 7
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)
8220 E Holland Rd
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 754-4285
Distance: 6.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 635 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
140 Churchgrove Rd
Frankenmuth, MI 48734
(989) 652-6141
Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 91 students
Sports: 5
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
9858 North St
Reese, MI 48757
(989) 868-4501
Distance: 6.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 122 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 7
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)
8220 E Holland Rd
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 754-4285
Distance: 6.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 635 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
140 Churchgrove Rd
Frankenmuth, MI 48734
(989) 652-6141
Distance: 9.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 34 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
12835 E Washington Rd
Reese, MI 48757
(989) 797-0780
Distance: 11.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 148 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 2
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
4941 Center St
Millington, MI 48746
(989) 871-4581
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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Quick Facts
(Math: 46% | Reading: 58% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
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6900 Stroebel Rd
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 921-4701
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 921-4701
9451.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 447 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
(Math: <50%)
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
925 N River Rd
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 781-2780
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 781-2780
9451.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 3 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3360 Hospital Rd
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 399-7461
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 399-7461
9451.7 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 20 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
(Math: 52% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 E Midland Rd
Auburn, MI 48611
(989) 662-4921
Auburn, MI 48611
(989) 662-4921
9452.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 474 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5410 Seidel Rd
Saginaw, MI 48638
(989) 797-1835
Saginaw, MI 48638
(989) 797-1835
9452.5 miles
Gr: 3-5 | 445 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
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