Shepherd of the Lakes Lutheran School offers an accredited, Christian education.
We offer two, three, and five day a week preschool as well as prekindergarten, full-day kindergarten, and grades one through eight.
Shepherd of the Lakes offers music, chapel, physical education, Spanish, art, band, and choir.
We value and encourage parental involvement in school activities.
The mission of Shepherd of the Lakes School is to nurture students with Jesus' love to grow spiritually, thrive academically, and mature socially.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Top Ranked MI School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
- Enrollment: 301 students
- Yearly Tuition: $4,900
- Average class size: 26 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Shepherd Of The Lakes Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-8
Year Founded
1984
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
301 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
2%
State avg.: 19%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
Average Class Size
26 students
List of Courses Offered
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Slacks and polo shirts
Slacks and polo shirts
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
The above amount is for one child at the full rate. Please visit our website or contact the school for details on tuition discounts.
% on Financial Aid
5%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,800
Admissions Director
Anna-Lee Robinson
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
4 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Drama Club, NJHS, Running Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Jazz Band
Drama Club, NJHS, Running Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Jazz Band
School Notes
- Shepherd of the Lakes is dedicated to offering exemplary education for children as young as 33 months and all the way through eighth grade. We are fully accredited by the National Lutheran School Association. It is our greatest passion to help our students understand that they have been made by a God who loves them and has a great purpose for their lives.
- MISSION STATEMENT: Shepherd of the Lakes Lutheran School nurtures children with Jesus' love to grow spiritually, thrive academically, and mature socially.
- CORE VALUES: Each student is a valuable and unique child of GodWe strive to operate with Christian integrity in all we doClassroom instruction fosters academic excellence and a Christian worldviewStudents receive the love of God and are encouraged to pass it onAll members of the staff are respectedParent involvement is paramount for successThe church and school work in concert with one another
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Shepherd Of The Lakes Lutheran School cost?
Shepherd Of The Lakes Lutheran School's tuition is approximately $4,900 for private students.
What schools are Shepherd Of The Lakes Lutheran School often compared to?
Shepherd Of The Lakes Lutheran Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cornerstone Christian School by visitors of our site.
What sports does Shepherd Of The Lakes Lutheran School offer?
Shepherd Of The Lakes Lutheran School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Soccer and Volleyball.
What is Shepherd Of The Lakes Lutheran School's ranking?
Shepherd Of The Lakes Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Shepherd Of The Lakes Lutheran School?
The application deadline for Shepherd Of The Lakes Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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