St. John's Evangelical Lutheran School

St. Johns provides a Christian education for children from the age of three through the 8th grade.
Our school has been in continuous operation since 1913, offering children the opportunity to grow in Christian knowledge and in the practical art of Christian living. With our small class size, our teachers are able to give more individualized instruction to the students, especially those who are experiencing difficulty as well as those who are more advanced. Our students demonstrate this advantage, regularly scoring better than one full grade above public school students on standardized tests.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Top Ranked MI School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 60 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

St. John's Evangelical Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
School History

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1913
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
60 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
9%
State avg.: 18%
Students by Grade
St. John's Evangelical Lutheran School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 13:1
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Affordable rates with member and new family discounts
Application URL

Sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
5 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Lutheran Pioneers


Arts and Music Programs:
ChoirForensics
HandbellsPlay performers/stage support

School Notes

  • School Motto: Together in the Word, discovering more joy than stress.
  • Mission and Purpose
  • Our Lutheran School is maintained by St. John's congregation to serve as an agency to help the parents in the Christian training of their children according to the Scriptural command: "Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it" (Proverbs 22:6), and Christ's own words: "Feed my lambs"(John 21:15).
  • We offer....
  • + Christian instruction in every subject
  • + Character building from a biblical perspective
  • + Low tuition rate, member discount and tuition assistance
  • + New families receive member rate tuition for their first year
  • + Small class size with great individual attention
  • + Full Time Kindergarten -- Full Day, Every Day
  • + Spanish instruction beginning in Kindergarten
  • + Athletics include: Soccer, Volleyball, Floor hockey, Basketball,Cheerleading, Track and Field
  • + Handbell and vocal choirs
  • + Annual drama productions
  • + Field Trips
  • + Computer labs
  • + Art classes
  • + Family activities
  • + Charitable programs for the Community
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What sports does St. John's Evangelical Lutheran School offer?
St. John's Evangelical Lutheran School offers 7 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is St. John's Evangelical Lutheran School's ranking?
St. John's Evangelical Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. John's Evangelical Lutheran School?
The application deadline for St. John's Evangelical Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Top Ranked MI School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 60 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Wayne County, MI is $9,155 for elementary schools and $12,763 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Wayne County, MI is 88% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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