St. Michaels School in Reese, MI, serves 128 udents from kindergarten through eighth grade in a rural community setting.
The school is affiliated with the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and provides a co–educational elementary and middle school program.
With 13 teachers,. Michaels maintains a udent–teacher ratio of 10:1, supporting smaller class sizes.
The udent population includes approximately 2.4% students of color, reflecting some diversity within the school community.
Michaels is part of a group of rural Lutheran schools nearby, including others offering PK–8 education within a 6–mile radius.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 128 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
128 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
2%
State avg.: 19%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. Michaels School?
The application deadline for St. Michaels School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. Michaels School is Bridgeport Baptist Academy (10.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Michael S Lutheran School (0.5 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Michael S Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
9444 W Saginaw Rd
Reese, MI 48757
(989) 868-4809
Reese, MI 48757
(989) 868-4809
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 186 students
Trinity Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
9858 North St
Reese, MI 48757
(989) 868-4501
Reese, MI 48757
(989) 868-4501
3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 91 students Sports: 5
St. Luke's Lutheran School
Alternative School (Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
1056 WELS Lane
Vassar, MI 48768
(989) 823-8400
Vassar, MI 48768
(989) 823-8400
4.6 miles
Gr: K-8 | 30 students Avg. class size: 8 students
Immanuel Lutheran School ![Immanuel Lutheran School Photo]( "Immanuel Lutheran School Photo")
(Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
8220 E Holland Rd
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 754-4285
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 754-4285
5.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 122 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Lorenz Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
140 Churchgrove Rd
Frankenmuth, MI 48734
(989) 652-6141
Frankenmuth, MI 48734
(989) 652-6141
6.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 635 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Bridgeport Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
2440 King Rd
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 777-6811
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 777-6811
10.9 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 110 students Tuition listed
Juniata Christian School
(Baptist)
5656 Washburn Rd
Vassar, MI 48768
(989) 843-5326
Vassar, MI 48768
(989) 843-5326
11.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 150 students Sports: 4
Sheridan Road Christian School
(Baptist)
6911 Sheridan Road
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 777-0550
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 777-0550
14.2 miles
Gr: K-10 | 12 students Sports: 1
Michigan Lutheran Seminary
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
2777 Hardin Street
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 793-1010
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 793-1010
15.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 182 students Tuition listed
The New Millennium Academy ![The New Millennium Academy Photo - The New Millennium Academy "NMA" New Logo for the School Year 2025-2026.]( "The New Millennium Academy Photo - The New Millennium Academy \"NMA\" New Logo for the School Year 2025-2026.")
(Christian)
3427 Adams Avenue
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 484-7363
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 484-7363
15.8 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 30 students Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Michael S Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
9444 W Saginaw Rd
Reese, MI 48757
(989) 868-4809
Reese, MI 48757
(989) 868-4809
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 186 students
Trinity Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
9858 North St
Reese, MI 48757
(989) 868-4501
Reese, MI 48757
(989) 868-4501
3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 91 students Sports: 5
St. Luke's Lutheran School
Alternative School (Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
1056 WELS Lane
Vassar, MI 48768
(989) 823-8400
Vassar, MI 48768
(989) 823-8400
4.6 miles
Gr: K-8 | 30 students Avg. class size: 8 students
Immanuel Lutheran School ![Immanuel Lutheran School Photo]( "Immanuel Lutheran School Photo")
(Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
8220 E Holland Rd
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 754-4285
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 754-4285
5.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 122 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Lorenz Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
140 Churchgrove Rd
Frankenmuth, MI 48734
(989) 652-6141
Frankenmuth, MI 48734
(989) 652-6141
6.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 635 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Michael S Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
9444 W Saginaw Rd
Reese, MI 48757
(989) 868-4809
Reese, MI 48757
(989) 868-4809
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 186 students
Trinity Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
9858 North St
Reese, MI 48757
(989) 868-4501
Reese, MI 48757
(989) 868-4501
3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 91 students Sports: 5
Immanuel Lutheran School ![Immanuel Lutheran School Photo]( "Immanuel Lutheran School Photo")
(Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
8220 E Holland Rd
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 754-4285
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 754-4285
5.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 122 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Lorenz Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
140 Churchgrove Rd
Frankenmuth, MI 48734
(989) 652-6141
Frankenmuth, MI 48734
(989) 652-6141
6.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 635 students
St. Elizabeth Area Catholic School
(Catholic)
12835 E Washington Rd
Reese, MI 48757
(989) 797-0780
Reese, MI 48757
(989) 797-0780
9.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 34 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Michael J Mcgivney
(Math: <50%)
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
925 N River Rd
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 781-2780
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 781-2780
9451.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 3 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Shields Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 58% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6900 Stroebel Rd
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 921-4701
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 921-4701
9451.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 447 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Saginaw County Juvenile Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3360 Hospital Rd
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 399-7461
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 399-7461
9452 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 20 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Auburn Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 E Midland Rd
Auburn, MI 48611
(989) 662-4921
Auburn, MI 48611
(989) 662-4921
9452.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 474 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Arrowwood Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5410 Seidel Rd
Saginaw, MI 48638
(989) 797-1835
Saginaw, MI 48638
(989) 797-1835
9452.8 miles
Gr: 3-5 | 445 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
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