Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked MI School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 19 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Immanuel Lutheran School
About the School
- Immanuel Lutheran School in Bridgman, MI, serves 19 students from kindergarten through fifth grade in a suburban setting.
- Founded in 1896, the school is affiliated with the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and offers a co–educational regular elementary program.
- The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 10:1 with 2 teachers on staff.
- The student body includes approximately 6% students of color, reflecting some diversity within the small enrollment.
- Immanuel Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan based on its founding date, indicating one of the area's oldest private schools.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked MI School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 19 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Immanuel Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1896
School Calendar
School Motto
God loves you!
Student Body
Total Students
19 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
State avg.: 19%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Rev. Dr. Douglas Krengel, Pastor, Concordia University Chicago -
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from Immanuel Lutheran School?
Immanuel Lutheran School famous alumni include: Rev. Dr. Douglas Krengel, Pastor, Concordia University Chicago.
What is Immanuel Lutheran School's ranking?
Immanuel Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Immanuel Lutheran School?
The application deadline for Immanuel Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Immanuel Lutheran School is Michigan Lutheran High School (8.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Trinity Lutheran School (4.3 miles away)
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Distance: 4.3 mi
Gr: NS-7 | 58 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
5791 Sawyer Rd
Sawyer, MI 49125
(269) 426-3151
Distance: 5.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 1
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
2673 W John Beers Rd
Stevensville, MI 49127
(269) 429-5141
Distance: 7.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 91 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
4333 Cleveland Ave
Stevensville, MI 49127
(269) 429-7111
Distance: 8.4 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 118 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 17
Other Lutheran
615 E Marquette Woods Rd
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 429-7861
Distance: 8.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 180 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 6
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
404 East Glenlord Road
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 429-4951
Distance: 8.4 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 118 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 17
Other Lutheran
615 E Marquette Woods Rd
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 429-7861
Distance: 9.3 mi
Gr: K-12
"501 Middle School Dr. P.O. Box 130
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 815-6923
Distance: 11.2 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 244 students
Seventh Day Adventist
8833 Garland Ave
Berrien Springs, MI 49104
(269) 471-3138
Distance: 12.1 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 36 students
Christian
945 Chippewa St
Buchanan, MI 49107
(269) 695-3356
Distance: 12.1 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 171 students
Catholic
915 Pleasant St.
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 983-2511
Distance: 4.3 mi
Gr: NS-7 | 58 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
5791 Sawyer Rd
Sawyer, MI 49125
(269) 426-3151
Distance: 5.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 1
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
2673 W John Beers Rd
Stevensville, MI 49127
(269) 429-5141
Distance: 7.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 91 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
4333 Cleveland Ave
Stevensville, MI 49127
(269) 429-7111
Distance: 8.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 180 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 6
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
404 East Glenlord Road
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 429-4951
Distance: 8.9 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 262 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
3165 Washington Avenue
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 429-0227
Distance: 4.3 mi
Gr: NS-7 | 58 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
5791 Sawyer Rd
Sawyer, MI 49125
(269) 426-3151
Distance: 5.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 1
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
2673 W John Beers Rd
Stevensville, MI 49127
(269) 429-5141
Distance: 7.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 91 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
4333 Cleveland Ave
Stevensville, MI 49127
(269) 429-7111
Distance: 8.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 180 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 6
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
404 East Glenlord Road
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 429-4951
Distance: 8.9 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 262 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
3165 Washington Avenue
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 429-0227
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