School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
20 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
14%
State avg.: 19%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
6 students
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
See Downloadable Handbook
List of Courses Offered
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
Aug. 30 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Tuition is offset by congregation as a part of Christian ministry. Members give free will offerings to support the church and school, but do not pay tuition.
Admissions Director
Pastor Paul Stern
Sports
Total Sports Offered
3 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
11 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Church Boy and Girl PioneersChurch Youth Group
Comm. Art ClassesComm. Baseball
Comm. DanceComm. Karate
Comm. PlaymakersSC Kickball League
SWMD ForensicsSWMD Quiz Bowl
SWMD Spelling Bee
School Notes
- St John's Lutheran School in Sturgis MI offers a Quality Christian education for children in grades K-8, with the goal of training the whole child body, mind and spirit for serving God through all life and eternity.
- St. John's Lutheran School enjoys a low student to teacher ratio, and a well equipped facility.
- The school offers a wide array of academic and athletic activities.
- Additional activities are available through the congregation and community.
- Looking forward to our 32nd year of faithfulness to God's word, our students benefit from a low student to teacher ratio, and a commitment to excellence.
- These have been and continue to be the mainstays of St. John's Lutheran School.
- Faithful teaching of God's word, Reading, English Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science, Physical Education, and exposure to arts and music make St. John's and excellent place to learn and grow. Our classroom teaching follows grade level content expectations in a multi-grade/age format. Students become familiar and bond with instructors due large in part to our looping practices, which mean that year after year your child will get to know their teachers.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. John's Lutheran School cost?
St. John's Lutheran School's tuition is approximately $2,200 for private students.
What sports does St. John's Lutheran School offer?
St. John's Lutheran School offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country and Track and Field.
When is the application deadline for St. John's Lutheran School?
The application deadline for St. John's Lutheran School is Aug. 30 / rolling (applications are due on Aug. 30 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. John's Lutheran School is Sturgis Christian School (2.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Trinity Lutheran School (0.3 miles away)
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Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 167 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 4
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
406 S Lakeview Ave
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 651-4245
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: K-6 | 65 students
Catholic
306 S Nottawa Street
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 651-2088
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-11 | 29 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Church of the Nazarene
70031 S Lakeview St
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 651-1724
Distance: 4.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 70 students
Avg. class size: 70 students
Sports: 3
63590 Borgert Rd
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 651-5135
Distance: 7.8 mi
Gr: K-10 | 26 students
Mennonite
26239 M 86
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 467-6454
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-11 | 29 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Church of the Nazarene
70031 S Lakeview St
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 651-1724
Distance: 4.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 70 students
Avg. class size: 70 students
Sports: 3
63590 Borgert Rd
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 651-5135
Distance: 7.8 mi
Gr: K-10 | 26 students
Mennonite
26239 M 86
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 467-6454
Distance: 14.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 169 students
3455 E 300 S
Lagrange, IN 46761
(541) 744-0954
Distance: 17.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 70 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Sports: 3
Christian
33650 Factoryville Rd
Athens, MI 49011
(269) 729-4203
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 167 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 4
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
406 S Lakeview Ave
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 651-4245
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: K-6 | 65 students
Catholic
306 S Nottawa Street
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 651-2088
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-11 | 29 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Church of the Nazarene
70031 S Lakeview St
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 651-1724
Distance: 4.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 70 students
Avg. class size: 70 students
Sports: 3
63590 Borgert Rd
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 651-5135
Distance: 7.8 mi
Gr: K-10 | 26 students
Mennonite
26239 M 86
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 467-6454
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 167 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 4
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
406 S Lakeview Ave
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 651-4245
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-11 | 29 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Church of the Nazarene
70031 S Lakeview St
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 651-1724
Distance: 4.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 70 students
Avg. class size: 70 students
Sports: 3
63590 Borgert Rd
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 651-5135
Distance: 11.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 181 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 5
Catholic
204 Albers Rd
Bronson, MI 49028
(517) 369-4625
Distance: 14.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 169 students
3455 E 300 S
Lagrange, IN 46761
(541) 744-0954
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
702 E Lafayette St
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 659-1570
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 659-1570
0.3 miles
Gr: K-2 | 292 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Sturgis High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
216 Vinewood Ave
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 659-1515
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 659-1515
0.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 882 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
421 E Congress St
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 659-1565
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 659-1565
1 miles
Gr: K-2 | 162 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Eastwood School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
909 S Franks Ave
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 659-1560
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 659-1560
1.4 miles
Gr: 3-5 | 642 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
403 East St
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 659-1575
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 659-1575
1.5 miles
Gr: K-2 | 148 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
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