St. Bartholomew Lutheran School

St. Bartholomew Lutheran School in Kawkawlin, MI, serves 72 udents from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in a rural community setting.
Founded in 1945, the school operates under the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and offers co–educational regular elementary and secondary programs.
The school maintains a udent–teacher ratio of 12:1 with an average class size of 10 and a total of 6 teachers.
Annual tuition is $2,300, ranking the school among the mo affordable private schools in Michigan.
Bartholomew Lutheran School has an acceptance rate of 99% and follows a casual dress code policy.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 72 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $2,300
  • Acceptance rate: 99%
  • Average class size: 10 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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St. Bartholomew Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:

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Attribute

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1945

Student Body

Total Students
72 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
St. Bartholomew Lutheran School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
10 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Non-member cost per child
Acceptance Rate
99%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Mr. Mark Boileau

Sports

Total Sports Offered
4 sports
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Bartholomew Lutheran School cost?
St. Bartholomew Lutheran School's tuition is approximately $2,300 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of St. Bartholomew Lutheran School?
The acceptance rate of St. Bartholomew Lutheran School is 99%, which is higher than the national average of 88%.
What sports does St. Bartholomew Lutheran School offer?
St. Bartholomew Lutheran School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Soccer and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for St. Bartholomew Lutheran School?
The application deadline for St. Bartholomew Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 72 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $2,300
  • Acceptance rate: 99%
  • Average class size: 10 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Michigan is $9,429 for elementary schools and $13,811 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Michigan is 88% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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