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 (2025-26)
- 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.: 13:1
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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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
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