St. Peter's Lutheran School

23000 Gratiot Ave Eastpointe, MI 48021
www.stpeterslutheranchurch.net

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top Ranked MI School
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
  • Enrollment: 218 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $4,930
  • Average class size: 14 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update
St. Peter's Lutheran School Photo #1 - We love our school family.
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St. Peter's Lutheran School Photo #3 - Varsity boys basketball - one of the many athletic options for our students.
St. Peter's Lutheran School Photo #4 - A look inside one of our classrooms.
St. Peter's Lutheran School Photo #5 - The 7th and 8th grade classes in Washinton D.C. in 2026.
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St. Peter's Lutheran School Photo #7 - Kindergarten class
St. Peter's Lutheran School Photo #8 - We have recess for kindergarten-8th grade.
St. Peter's Lutheran School Photo #9 - Band performace during a pep rally.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top Ranked MI School
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
  • Enrollment: 218 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $4,930
  • Average class size: 14 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
School History

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-8
Students By Grade
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1845
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Fri. Jun 4, 2027

Student Body

Total Students
218 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
33%
State avg.: 19%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
14 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Tuition rates depend on if you are an active church member and if you have more than one child attending the school.
Admissions Director
Beth Jablonowski

Sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
7 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Art ClubChess Club
Game ClubLego Club


Arts and Music Programs:
Band ProgramChoir
Handbell Choir

School Notes

  • The primary purpose of St. Peter Lutheran School is taken from the 1853 minutes of the congregation "That the children receive a thoroughly Christian education." It is the mission of St. Peter's Lutheran School to train each student to Grow as a child of the Lord, imitate Christ in all they show, find their worth in the Savior, and touch His love, so faith may grow.
  • School Mascot: Cougar
  • Let the Little Children Come...Training up our children in the way that they should go is one of the most sacred responsibilities that God has given to parents. At St. Peter's Lutheran School we believe that as a school it is our responsibility to come alongside parents and assist them in teaching their children all about the world that God has created, and most importantly, about what He has done to give them salvation through Jesus Christ.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Peter's Lutheran School cost?
St. Peter's Lutheran School's tuition is approximately $4,930 for private students.
What sports does St. Peter's Lutheran School offer?
St. Peter's Lutheran School offers 6 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is St. Peter's Lutheran School's ranking?
St. Peter's Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Peter's Lutheran School?
The application deadline for St. Peter's Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Macomb County, MI is $6,167 for elementary schools and $13,010 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Macomb County, MI is 80% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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