St. John's Lutheran School of Pigeon, MI, also known as "the Berne School", is a PreK-8 Lutheran Elementary School.
Our school exists to proclaim the love of Christ to a dying world, to teach all classes under the light of God's Word, and to equip children to answer the challenges of the world.
We opened a daycare program in September 2015. we accept children from 6 weeks to school age care.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Top Ranked MI School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 24 students
- Yearly Tuition: $1,200
- Acceptance rate: 100%
- Average class size: 8 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. John's Ev. Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1885
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
24 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
11%
State avg.: 19%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
8 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
$1200 for 1 student, $1800 for 2 students from the same family, $2200 for three or more students from the same family
Acceptance Rate
100%
National avg.: 85%
School Notes
- Our school offers day care serving infants through school age as well as grades K to 8. We also have before and after school care and a summer school age progtam.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. John's Ev. Lutheran School cost?
St. John's Ev. Lutheran School's tuition is approximately $1,200 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of St. John's Ev. Lutheran School?
The acceptance rate of St. John's Ev. Lutheran School is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 93%.
What is St. John's Ev. Lutheran School's ranking?
St. John's Ev. Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for: Least expensive tuition and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. John's Ev. Lutheran School?
The application deadline for St. John's Ev. Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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