Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked MI School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 106 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Trinity Lutheran School
About the School
- Trinity Lutheran School in Saint Joseph, MI, serves 106 students in grades K through 8 within a suburban community setting.
- Founded in 1867, the school is affiliated with the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and is part of other religious school associations.
- The student–teacher ratio of 15:1, supported by 7 classroom teachers for elementary and middle school levels.
- Approximately 18% of the student body represents diverse racial backgrounds, reflecting some degree of student diversity.
- Trinity Lutheran ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for school history based on its early founding date.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked MI School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 106 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Trinity Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1867
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
106 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
18%
State avg.: 19%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 11:1
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Trinity Lutheran School's ranking?
Trinity Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Trinity Lutheran School?
The application deadline for Trinity Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Trinity Lutheran School is Lake Michigan Catholic Middle And High School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Great Lakes Montessori (3.2 miles away)
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Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 171 students
Catholic
915 Pleasant St.
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 983-2511
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: K-6 | 55 students
Christian
671 Mcallister
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 757-7549
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 118 students
Montessori School (Christian)
3084 Niles Rd
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 556-0354
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 262 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
3165 Washington Avenue
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 429-0227
Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: NS-8
Avg. class size: 18 students
Montessori School
501 Zollar Drive
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 925-3544
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 171 students
Catholic
915 Pleasant St.
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 983-2511
Distance: 5.7 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 118 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 17
Other Lutheran
615 E Marquette Woods Rd
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 429-7861
Distance: 11.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 115 students
Christian
325 N M 140
Watervliet, MI 49098
(269) 463-5545
Distance: 12.3 mi
Gr: K-12
"501 Middle School Dr. P.O. Box 130
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 815-6923
Distance: 13.2 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 244 students
Seventh Day Adventist
8833 Garland Ave
Berrien Springs, MI 49104
(269) 471-3138
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 171 students
Catholic
915 Pleasant St.
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 983-2511
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: K-6 | 55 students
Christian
671 Mcallister
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 757-7549
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 262 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
3165 Washington Avenue
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 429-0227
Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: NS-8
Avg. class size: 18 students
Montessori School
501 Zollar Drive
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 925-3544
Distance: 4.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 91 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
4333 Cleveland Ave
Stevensville, MI 49127
(269) 429-7111
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 118 students
Montessori School (Christian)
3084 Niles Rd
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 556-0354
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 262 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
3165 Washington Avenue
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 429-0227
Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: NS-8
Avg. class size: 18 students
Montessori School
501 Zollar Drive
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 925-3544
Distance: 4.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 91 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
4333 Cleveland Ave
Stevensville, MI 49127
(269) 429-7111
Distance: 4.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 180 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 6
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
404 East Glenlord Road
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 429-4951
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
River Valley Middlehigh School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15480 Three Oaks Rd
Three Oaks, MI 49128
(269) 756-9541
Three Oaks, MI 49128
(269) 756-9541
9268.8 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 265 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Fc Reed Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10254 California
Bridgman, MI 49106
(269) 465-5410
Bridgman, MI 49106
(269) 465-5410
9271.5 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 261 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Bridgman Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3891 Lake St
Bridgman, MI 49106
(269) 466-0241
Bridgman, MI 49106
(269) 466-0241
9271.7 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 309 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Bridgman High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9964 Gast Rd
Bridgman, MI 49106
(269) 466-0223
Bridgman, MI 49106
(269) 466-0223
9271.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 239 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Stewart Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2750 Orchard Ln
Stevensville, MI 49127
(269) 428-1418
Stevensville, MI 49127
(269) 428-1418
9273.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 391 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
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