Emanuel Lutheran School in Tawas City, MI serves 64 co–ed students from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in a town setting.
The school operates under the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and offers a regular elementary and secondary program.
With 3 teachers on staff, the school has a student–teacher ratio of 21:1.
Emanuel Lutheran School is one of several private options in the Tawas City area, with nearby schools generally having lower student–teacher ratios.
The school's enrollment reflects small community size, with 39 students attending K–12 grades.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 64 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
64 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Emanuel Lutheran School?
The application deadline for Emanuel Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Emanuel Lutheran School is All Saints Central Middle & High School (50.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Holy Family School (1.3 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Holy Family School ![Holy Family School Photo]( "Holy Family School Photo")
(Catholic)
411 Wilkinson St
East Tawas, MI 48730
(989) 362-5651
East Tawas, MI 48730
(989) 362-5651
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 86 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
St. John's Ev. Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
7379 Berne Rd
Pigeon, MI 48755
(989) 453-2861
Pigeon, MI 48755
(989) 453-2861
32 miles
Gr: K-7 | 26 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cross Lutheran School
(Other Lutheran)
200 Ruppert St
Pigeon, MI 48755
(989) 453-3330
Pigeon, MI 48755
(989) 453-3330
33.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 64 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
St. Joseph Elementary School
(Catholic)
935 W Houghton Ave
West Branch, MI 48661
(989) 345-0220
West Branch, MI 48661
(989) 345-0220
36 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 94 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
St. Michael Continuation School
(Catholic)
310 E 2nd St
Pinconning, MI 48650
(989) 879-3063
Pinconning, MI 48650
(989) 879-3063
36.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 104 students Tuition listed
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