Good Shepherd Lutheran School in Benton Harbor, MI is a co–ed elementary school serving grades K through 3 in an urban community.
The school has an enrollment of 11 students with a student–teacher ratio of 11:1 supported by one teacher.
Affiliated with the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod, this private school offers programs within a religious framework.
The student population is 100 percent students of color, reflecting diversity in the school community.
As a small private school, Good Shepherd Lutheran provides an option for families seeking early elementary education in the Benton Harbor area.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Student Body
Total Students
11 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 19%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 11:1
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Good Shepherd Lutheran School?
The application deadline for Good Shepherd Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Good Shepherd Lutheran School is Lake Michigan Catholic Middle And High School (2.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Brookview Montessori School (1.4 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
501 Zollar Drive
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 925-3544
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 925-3544
1.4 miles
Gr: NS-8 Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed
Great Lakes Montessori
Montessori School (Christian)
3084 Niles Rd
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 556-0354
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 556-0354
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 118 students
River Of Life School
(Christian)
671 Mcallister
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 757-7549
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 757-7549
1.6 miles
Gr: K-6 | 55 students
915 Pleasant St.
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 983-2511
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 983-2511
2.2 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 171 students
Trinity Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
613 Court St
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 983-3056
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 983-3056
2.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 106 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
915 Pleasant St.
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 983-2511
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 983-2511
2.2 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 171 students
615 E Marquette Woods Rd
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 429-7861
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 429-7861
3.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 118 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Grace Christian School
(Christian)
325 N M 140
Watervliet, MI 49098
(269) 463-5545
Watervliet, MI 49098
(269) 463-5545
10 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 115 students
"501 Middle School Dr. P.O. Box 130
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 815-6923
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 815-6923
10.2 miles
Gr: K-12
Andrews Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
8833 Garland Ave
Berrien Springs, MI 49104
(269) 471-3138
Berrien Springs, MI 49104
(269) 471-3138
11.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 244 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
501 Zollar Drive
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 925-3544
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 925-3544
1.4 miles
Gr: NS-8 Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed
River Of Life School
(Christian)
671 Mcallister
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 757-7549
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 757-7549
1.6 miles
Gr: K-6 | 55 students
915 Pleasant St.
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 983-2511
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 983-2511
2.2 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 171 students
Trinity Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
613 Court St
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 983-3056
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 983-3056
2.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 106 students
Lake Michigan Cath. Elementary School
(Catholic)
3165 Washington Avenue
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 429-0227
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 429-0227
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 262 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
501 Zollar Drive
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 925-3544
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 925-3544
1.4 miles
Gr: NS-8 Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed
Great Lakes Montessori
Montessori School (Christian)
3084 Niles Rd
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 556-0354
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 556-0354
1.6 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
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 262 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Grace Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
404 East Glenlord Road
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 429-4951
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 429-4951
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 180 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Christ Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
4333 Cleveland Ave
Stevensville, MI 49127
(269) 429-7111
Stevensville, MI 49127
(269) 429-7111
3.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 91 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
New Buffalo Middle School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1112 E Clay St
New Buffalo, MI 49117
(269) 469-6003
New Buffalo, MI 49117
(269) 469-6003
9262.4 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 133 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
New Buffalo Senior High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1112 E Clay St
New Buffalo, MI 49117
(269) 469-6001
New Buffalo, MI 49117
(269) 469-6001
9262.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 172 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
River Valley Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15480 Three Oaks Rd
Three Oaks, MI 49128
(269) 756-9050
Three Oaks, MI 49128
(269) 756-9050
9267 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 195 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
River Valley Middlehigh School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15480 Three Oaks Rd
Three Oaks, MI 49128
(269) 756-9541
Three Oaks, MI 49128
(269) 756-9541
9267.1 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 265 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Fc Reed Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10254 California
Bridgman, MI 49106
(269) 465-5410
Bridgman, MI 49106
(269) 465-5410
9269.8 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 261 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
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