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)
- Top-Ranked MI School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 106 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Trinity Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Year Founded
1867
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
106 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
18%
State avg.: 19%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
915 Pleasant St.
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 983-2511
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 983-2511
0.2 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 171 students
River Of Life School
(Christian)
671 Mcallister
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 757-7549
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 757-7549
1.4 miles
Gr: K-6 | 55 students
Great Lakes Montessori
Montessori School (Christian)
3084 Niles Rd
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 556-0354
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 556-0354
3.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 118 students
Lake Michigan Cath. Elementary School
(Catholic)
3165 Washington Avenue
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 429-0227
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 429-0227
3.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 262 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
501 Zollar Drive
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 925-3544
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 925-3544
3.4 miles
Gr: NS-8 Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
915 Pleasant St.
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 983-2511
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 983-2511
0.2 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 171 students
615 E Marquette Woods Rd
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 429-7861
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 429-7861
5.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 118 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Grace Christian School
(Christian)
325 N M 140
Watervliet, MI 49098
(269) 463-5545
Watervliet, MI 49098
(269) 463-5545
11.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 115 students
"501 Middle School Dr. P.O. Box 130
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 815-6923
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 815-6923
12.3 miles
Gr: K-12
Andrews Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
8833 Garland Ave
Berrien Springs, MI 49104
(269) 471-3138
Berrien Springs, MI 49104
(269) 471-3138
13.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 244 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
915 Pleasant St.
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 983-2511
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 983-2511
0.2 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 171 students
River Of Life School
(Christian)
671 Mcallister
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 757-7549
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 757-7549
1.4 miles
Gr: K-6 | 55 students
Lake Michigan Cath. Elementary School
(Catholic)
3165 Washington Avenue
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 429-0227
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 429-0227
3.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 262 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
501 Zollar Drive
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 925-3544
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 925-3544
3.4 miles
Gr: NS-8 Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed
Christ Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
4333 Cleveland Ave
Stevensville, MI 49127
(269) 429-7111
Stevensville, MI 49127
(269) 429-7111
4.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 91 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Great Lakes Montessori
Montessori School (Christian)
3084 Niles Rd
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 556-0354
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 556-0354
3.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 118 students
Lake Michigan Cath. Elementary School
(Catholic)
3165 Washington Avenue
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 429-0227
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 429-0227
3.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 262 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
501 Zollar Drive
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 925-3544
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 925-3544
3.4 miles
Gr: NS-8 Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed
Christ Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
4333 Cleveland Ave
Stevensville, MI 49127
(269) 429-7111
Stevensville, MI 49127
(269) 429-7111
4.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 91 students
Grace Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
404 East Glenlord Road
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 429-4951
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 429-4951
4.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 180 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
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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