St. Paul Lutheran School (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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St. Paul Lutheran School

5.00 (1 review)

818 Franklin St Michigan City, IN 46360

Tel: (219) 874-7409

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked IN School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 111 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked IN School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 111 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

St. Paul Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Paul Lutheran School
Kind	10
1	11
2	8
3	7
4	6
5	25
6	14
7	9
8	21

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Year Founded

1876

School Calendar

School Motto

No matter your background or where you are in your spiritual journey, we invite everyone to worship together with us.

Student Body

Total Students

111 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

69%

State avg.: 26%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

10 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

National avg.:

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Evangelical Lutheran Education Association (ELEA)
Other school association(s)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

St. Paul Lutheran School is proud to offer a Christ-centered, high-quality academic environment for our students.
Traditional subjects, as well as religion classes, are taught daily.
In an era where educational standards are being bolstered, re-tooled and re-aligned on every side, St. Paul Lutheran is proud to say that we continue to provide the same high-quality education that our parents have expected for over 125 years.
Our teachers are certified by the Indiana State Board of Education and the majority of our staff have achieved Master's level degrees.
Our curriculum and daily practices are guided by Indiana State Standards.
Our school is a member of the Non-Public Education Association of Indiana and the Evangelical Lutheran Education Association.
Students are tested 2-3 times per school year to monitor academic growth through the Northwest Evaluation Association.

St. Paul Lutheran School is proud to offer a Christ-centered, high-quality academic environment for our students.
Traditional subjects, as well as religion classes, are taught daily.
In an era where educational standards are being bolstered, re-tooled and re-aligned on every side, St. Paul Lutheran is proud to say that we continue to provide the same high-quality education that our parents have expected for over 125 years.
Our teachers are certified by the Indiana State Board of Education and the majority of our staff have achieved Master's level degrees.
Our curriculum and daily practices are guided by Indiana State Standards.
Our school is a member of the Non-Public Education Association of Indiana and the Evangelical Lutheran Education Association.
Students are tested 2-3 times per school year to monitor academic growth through the Northwest Evaluation Association.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are St. Paul Lutheran School often compared to?

St. Paul Lutheran School is often viewed alongside schools like Notre Dame Catholic School/diocese by visitors of our site.

What is St. Paul Lutheran School's ranking?

St. Paul Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for: Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for St. Paul Lutheran School?

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

School Reviews

5 3/6/2020

This school is great I recommended it to all.

- Posted by Student/Alumni - Kailynn

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