St. John Ev. Lutheran School
Tel:
(989) 453-2861
- 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 (2021)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Students: 34 students
- Yearly Tuition: $1,200
- Acceptance rate: 100%
- Average class size: 8 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
St. John Ev. Lutheran School places among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
- School History Oldest founding date
School Overview
Religious Affiliation | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod |
Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
Year Founded | 1885 |
Student Body
Total Students | 34 students |
Student Body Type | Co-ed |
Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers | 4 teachers |
Student : Teacher Ratio | 9:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
Average Class Size | 8 students |
Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
Yearly Tuition Cost | $1,200 |
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.
Nearby Private Schools
- The nearest high school to St. John Ev. Lutheran School is Ministry Of The Word (16.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school and preschool is Cross Lutheran School (1.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- PigeonCross Lutheran School(Other Lutheran)Grades: PK-7 | 58 students
1.3 miles
200 Ruppert St
Pigeon, MI 48755
(989) 453-3331 1.3 PK-7
58 - SebewaingChrist The King Lutheran School(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)Grades: PK-8 | 168 students
11.7 miles
612 E Bay St
Sebewaing, MI 48759
(989) 883-3730 11.7 PK-8
168 - SebewaingNew Salem Evangelical Lutheran School(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)Grades: K-4 | 11 students
11.7 miles
214 E Grove St
Sebewaing, MI 48759
(989) 883-3880 11.7 K-4
11 - UnionvilleMinistry Of The Word(Christian)Grades: 2-9 | 4 students
16.2 miles
2926 Church St
Unionville, MI 48767
(989) 674-2632 16.2 2-9
4 - DefordDeford Christian Academy(Christian)Grades: K-12 | 44 students
23.3 miles
1392 N Kingston Rd
Deford, MI 48729
(989) 872-4055 23.3 K-12
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