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St. John Evangelical Lutheran School

603 Mccleary St
Dowagiac, MI 49047

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Tel: (269) 782-3771

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St. John's Lutheran School is an educational and mission arm of St. John's Lutheran Church.

Its purpose is to aid parents in the obligation to bring up their children in the "training and instruction of the Lord", and to heed the Lord's command of making disciples of all nations.

At St. John's Lutheran School, our children are taught by a professional staff of divinely Called teachers and a pastor who have been trained to provide a thorough, well-rounded, Christ-centered education.

A St. John's education will build a solid foundation for a student spiritually, academically, physically, and emotionally through daily instruction in the Word of God and other academic subjects.

For this reason our education is a Lutheran education rather than a private one.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 41 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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School Overview

Religious Affiliation

Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Student Body

Total Students

41 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

44%

State avg.: 19%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

3 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

St. John's Lutheran School is an educational and mission arm of St. John's Lutheran Church. Its purpose is to aid parents in the obligation to bring up their children in the "training and instruction of the Lord", and to heed the Lord's command of making disciples of all nations. At St. John's Lutheran School, our children are taught by a professional staff of divinely Called teachers and a pastor who have been trained to provide a thorough, well-rounded, Christ-centered education. A St. John's education will build a solid foundation for a student spiritually, academically, physically, and emotionally through daily instruction in the Word of God and other academic subjects. For this reason our education is a Lutheran education rather than a private one.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 41 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Michigan is $9,399 for elementary schools and $13,792 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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