St. Michael S Lutheran School

St. Michael's Lutheran School. St. Michael's has been in Richville, MI since 1856 assisting parents with the Christian education of their children.
St. Michael's school is supported by the congregation of St. Michael's, a member of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, but welcomes families from any religious background.
Through partnering with the home and congregation, we provide an excellent academic program.
Here at St. Michael's we desire to build disciples for our Lord and Savior through our curriculum.
SMLS emphasizes a strong academic program using secular curriculum materials.
We believe the teacher is the critical component to Integrating the Faith throughout the curriculum.
St. Michael's offers curricular instruction in technology and music and has a wide range of extra-curricular programs as well.
Through our Child Care, we are able to offer both before and after school latchkey programs to assist families in the development of their children.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked MI School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 186 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

St. Michael S Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:

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Attribute
School History

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1851

Student Body

Total Students
186 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
1%
State avg.: 18%
Students by Grade
St. Michael S Lutheran School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL

School Notes

  • School Motto: Connecting People to Jesus
  • St. Michael's Lutheran School. St. Michael's has been in Richville, MI since 1856 assisting parents with the Christian education of their children. St. Michael's school is supported by the congregation of St. Michael's, a member of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, but welcomes families from any religious background. Through partnering with the home and congregation, we provide an excellent academic program. Here at St. Michael's we desire to build disciples for our Lord and Savior through our curriculum. SMLS emphasizes a strong academic program using secular curriculum materials. We believe the teacher is the critical component to Integrating the Faith throughout the curriculum. St. Michael's offers curricular instruction in technology and music and has a wide range of extra-curricular programs as well. Through our Child Care, we are able to offer both before and after school latchkey programs to assist families in the development of their children.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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St. Michael S Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Michael S Lutheran School?
The application deadline for St. Michael S Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked MI School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 186 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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