At Grace Lutheran School is St. Joseph, children in K - 8th grade learn, grow, achieve in an environment enriched with Christian teachings and morals.
It's an education devoted to preparing young minds and hearts for the world that awaits.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 180 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1945
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
180 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
State avg.: 19%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.: 11:1
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Please call school for information
Admissions Director
Sandy Sempert
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
6 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
BandDrama
ForensicsGeography Bee
PianoQuiz Bowl
School Notes
- School Motto: Connecting People to God's Grace
- We offer:
- Strong academics and a balanced curriculum
- Low student-to-teacher ratio
- Highly dedicated & experienced teachers
- Smartboard technology
- Interscholastic sports (grades 3-8)
- Academic competitions
- Forensics
- Instrument lessons, band
- Spanish
- Free after-school care
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does Grace Lutheran School offer?
Grace Lutheran School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Soccer, Track and Field and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for Grace Lutheran School?
The application deadline for Grace Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Grace Lutheran School is Michigan Lutheran High School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Brookview Montessori School (1.4 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
615 E Marquette Woods Rd
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 429-7861
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 429-7861
1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 118 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
1.4 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
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 262 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Christ Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
4333 Cleveland Ave
Stevensville, MI 49127
(269) 429-7111
Stevensville, MI 49127
(269) 429-7111
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 91 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
615 E Marquette Woods Rd
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 429-7861
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 429-7861
1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 118 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
915 Pleasant St.
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 983-2511
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 983-2511
4.7 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 171 students
"501 Middle School Dr. P.O. Box 130
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 815-6923
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 815-6923
7.7 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
8.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 244 students
Grace Christian School
(Christian)
325 N M 140
Watervliet, MI 49098
(269) 463-5545
Watervliet, MI 49098
(269) 463-5545
11 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 115 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
Lake Michigan Cath. Elementary School
(Catholic)
3165 Washington Avenue
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 429-0227
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 429-0227
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 262 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Christ Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
4333 Cleveland Ave
Stevensville, MI 49127
(269) 429-7111
Stevensville, MI 49127
(269) 429-7111
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 91 students
2673 W John Beers Rd
Stevensville, MI 49127
(269) 429-5141
Stevensville, MI 49127
(269) 429-5141
4.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
River Of Life School
(Christian)
671 Mcallister
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 757-7549
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 757-7549
4.3 miles
Gr: K-6 | 55 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
Great Lakes Montessori
Montessori School (Christian)
3084 Niles Rd
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 556-0354
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 556-0354
1.4 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
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 262 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Christ Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
4333 Cleveland Ave
Stevensville, MI 49127
(269) 429-7111
Stevensville, MI 49127
(269) 429-7111
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 91 students
2673 W John Beers Rd
Stevensville, MI 49127
(269) 429-5141
Stevensville, MI 49127
(269) 429-5141
4.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
New Buffalo Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12291 Lubke Rd
New Buffalo, MI 49117
(269) 469-6060
New Buffalo, MI 49117
(269) 469-6060
9258.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 211 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
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
9259.7 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
9259.7 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
9264.3 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
9264.4 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 265 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
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