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
Top Rankings
St. Bartholomew Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1945
Student Body
Total Students
72 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students 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).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. Bartholomew Lutheran School is All Saints Central Middle & High School (8.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Faith Lutheran School (4.9 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Faith Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
3033 Wilder Road
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 684-3448
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 684-3448
4.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 232 students Sports: 4
Auburn Area Catholic School
(Catholic)
114 W Midland Rd
Auburn, MI 48611
(989) 662-6431
Auburn, MI 48611
(989) 662-6431
5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 120 students
Zion Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1557 W Seidlers Rd
Auburn, MI 48611
(989) 662-4264
Auburn, MI 48611
(989) 662-4264
5.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 92 students
Trinity Lutheran School, Monitor
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
20 E Salzburg Road
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 662-4891
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 662-4891
6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 160 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
St. John's Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
210 S Alp St
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 684-6442
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 684-6442
6.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 56 students Sports: 5
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
All Saints Central Middle & High School
(Catholic)
217 S Monroe St
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 892-2533
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 892-2533
8.2 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 105 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Calvary Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
6100 Perrine Road
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 832-3341
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 832-3341
13.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 724 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Valley Lutheran High School ![Valley Lutheran High School Photo - At Valley Lutheran we prepare students for life with Christ as our foundation!]( "Valley Lutheran High School Photo - At Valley Lutheran we prepare students for life with Christ as our foundation!")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
3560 McCarty Road
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 790-1676
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 790-1676
14 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 305 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
2555 Wieneke Rd
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 399-2221
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 399-2221
15.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 208 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
The New Millennium Academy ![The New Millennium Academy Photo - The New Millennium Academy "NMA" New Logo for the School Year 2025-2026.]( "The New Millennium Academy Photo - The New Millennium Academy \"NMA\" New Logo for the School Year 2025-2026.")
(Christian)
3427 Adams Avenue
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 484-7363
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 484-7363
16.3 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 30 students Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Faith Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
3033 Wilder Road
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 684-3448
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 684-3448
4.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 232 students Sports: 4
Auburn Area Catholic School
(Catholic)
114 W Midland Rd
Auburn, MI 48611
(989) 662-6431
Auburn, MI 48611
(989) 662-6431
5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 120 students
Zion Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1557 W Seidlers Rd
Auburn, MI 48611
(989) 662-4264
Auburn, MI 48611
(989) 662-4264
5.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 92 students
Trinity Lutheran School, Monitor
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
20 E Salzburg Road
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 662-4891
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 662-4891
6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 160 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
St. John's Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
210 S Alp St
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 684-6442
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 684-6442
6.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 56 students Sports: 5
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Faith Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
3033 Wilder Road
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 684-3448
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 684-3448
4.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 232 students Sports: 4
Auburn Area Catholic School
(Catholic)
114 W Midland Rd
Auburn, MI 48611
(989) 662-6431
Auburn, MI 48611
(989) 662-6431
5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 120 students
Trinity Lutheran School, Monitor
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
20 E Salzburg Road
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 662-4891
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 662-4891
6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 160 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
St. John's Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
210 S Alp St
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 684-6442
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 684-6442
6.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 56 students Sports: 5
Holy Trinity School
(Catholic)
1004 S Wenona St
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 892-3018
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 892-3018
7.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 124 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Merrill Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
755 W Alice St
Merrill, MI 48637
(989) 643-7231
Merrill, MI 48637
(989) 643-7231
9460.6 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 97 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Merrill High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
555 W Alice St
Merrill, MI 48637
(989) 643-7231
Merrill, MI 48637
(989) 643-7231
9460.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 165 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Merrill Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
325 W Alice St
Merrill, MI 48637
(989) 643-7283
Merrill, MI 48637
(989) 643-7283
9460.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 196 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Meridian Early College High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3303 N Meridian Rd
Sanford, MI 48657
(989) 687-3300
Sanford, MI 48657
(989) 687-3300
9461.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 396 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
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