Trinity Lutheran School in Saint Joseph, MI, serves 106 students in grades K through 8 within a suburban community setting.
Founded in 1867, the school is affiliated with the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and is part of other religious school associations.
The student鈥搕eacher ratio of 15:1, supported by 7 classroom teachers for elementary and middle school levels.
Approximately 18% of the student body represents diverse racial backgrounds, reflecting some degree of student diversity.
Trinity Lutheran ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for school history based on its early founding date.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked MI School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 106 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Trinity 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 Kindergarten-8
Year Founded
1867
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
106 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
18%
State avg.: 19%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Trinity Lutheran School's ranking?
Trinity Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Trinity Lutheran School?
The application deadline for Trinity Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Trinity Lutheran School is Lake Michigan Catholic Middle And High School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Great Lakes Montessori (3.2 miles away)
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Location
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Quick Facts
915 Pleasant St.
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 983-2511
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 983-2511
0.2 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 171 students
River Of Life School
(Christian)
671 Mcallister
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 757-7549
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 757-7549
1.4 miles
Gr: K-6 | 55 students
Great Lakes Montessori
Montessori School (Christian)
3084 Niles Rd
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 556-0354
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 556-0354
3.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 118 students
Lake Michigan Cath. Elementary School
(Catholic)
3165 Washington Avenue
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 429-0227
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 429-0227
3.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 262 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
501 Zollar Drive
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 925-3544
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 925-3544
3.4 miles
Gr: NS-8 Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed
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