Trinity Lutheran School

1401 Harding Street Conklin, MI 49403
www.tlc-conklin.org

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top Ranked MI School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 47 students
  • Average class size: 10 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update
Trinity Lutheran School Photo #1 - Field trip to the Capitol
Trinity Lutheran School Photo #2 - Fire safety!
Trinity Lutheran School Photo #3 - "Fort Trinity" winter recess fun!
Trinity Lutheran School Photo #4 - All birthdays are celebrated! If you have a summer birthday, you just never quite know when you birthday ambush will take place!
Trinity Lutheran School Photo #5 - Michigan History in Mrs. Mackie's class is not boring, it's....delicious!!
Trinity Lutheran School Photo #6 - Recess bubble fun!
Trinity Lutheran School Photo #7 - L is for Lion! Zoo phonics is used in preschool as well as in Kindergarten/1st grade. The kids love it, and it makes transitioning to kindergarten so smooth!
Trinity Lutheran School Photo #8 - Look who we made!

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top Ranked MI School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 47 students
  • Average class size: 10 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Rankings

Trinity 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 Prekindergarten-5
Students By Grade
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
mild learning differences
Year Founded
1869
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
47 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
10 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Please contact for tuition information. Tuition assistance is available.

School Notes

  • Small classroom environments that offer a Christ-centered, student-focused accedemically excellent education! Affordable tuition with additional discounts and other assistance available. .
  • School Motto: To provide pastoral care for its members, to teach the Word of God and to administer the Sacraments, to preserve purity of Doctrine, to exercise Christian love and fellowship, to provide Christian training for the young, and to extend the Kingdom of God a
Thank you for taking the time to explore the wonderful educational opportunity available to your child(ren) on "the ridge" in West Michigan! Trinity Lutheran School is nimble in order to remaininnovative and academically excellent! However, we are committed to two values that are not subject to change:
  • The education we offer at Trinity is Christ-centered. Jesus, the saving message of the Gospel, as well as the truth of all Scripture as the holy, inspired, and inerrant word of God is not relegated to a religion course, but rather is foundational to who we are and all we do at Trinity Lutheran School.
  • The education we offer at Trinity is student-focused. Children are unique creations! As such, each classroom may have a vast array of abilities present. Because our staff is committed to providing the individual attention that students need, we intentionally cap our class sizes to 20 students or less.
It is true that offering an excellent Christ-centered, student-focused education to families is not free, however, we are committed to making it affordable! The congregation of Trinity Lutheran underwrites the cost of each child's education substantially. In addition, we have a generous tuition assistance program through a partnership with LCDSF (Lutheran Christian Day School Fund) as well as other tuition reduction options. Making this investment in the educational and spiritual life of your child(ren) is "priceless" and yet made far more affordable than most people realize. We welcome the opportunity to meet with you personally to tour the school and learn more about how the students at Trinity thrive!
Source: Verified school update

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).

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The average private school tuition in Ottawa County, MI is $6,962 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Ottawa County, MI is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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