Holy Cross Lutheran School (Top-Ranked �� School for 2026)

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Holy Cross Lutheran School

610 Court St
Saginaw, MI 48602

Tel: (989) 793-9795

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Holy Cross Lutheran School has a tradition of excellence that dates back to 1849, preparing children from three year old preschool through eighth grade to succeed as future leaders in their church and their community.

Holy Cross is blessed with an extraordinary support staff of Christian professionals who love the Lord and His children.

Our teachers are specially called to provide moral, ethical, spiritual and academic guidance to our students.

Our school is also blessed to provide teacher aides in our three and four year old preschool to assist the preschool teacher.

Lutheran schools are known for their academic quality and for their ability to aid moral development.

Parents are proud of Holy Cross and are willing to entrust their children to the school for complete education.

They are religious schools which include daily teaching about religion and integrate religious beliefs into everything they teach.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked MI School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 79 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Holy Cross Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

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Religious Affiliation

Lutheran Church Missouri Synod

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Year Founded

1849

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

79 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

43%

State avg.: 19%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

7 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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School Notes

School Motto: Helping children grow in faith, knowledge, and service

Holy Cross Lutheran School has a tradition of excellence that dates back to 1849, preparing children from three year old preschool through eighth grade to succeed as future leaders in their church and their community.
Holy Cross is blessed with an extraordinary support staff of Christian professionals who love the Lord and His children.
Our teachers are specially called to provide moral, ethical, spiritual and academic guidance to our students.
Our school is also blessed to provide teacher aides in our three and four year old preschool to assist the preschool teacher.
Lutheran schools are known for their academic quality and for their ability to aid moral development.
Parents are proud of Holy Cross and are willing to entrust their children to the school for complete education.
They are religious schools which include daily teaching about religion and integrate religious beliefs into everything they teach.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Holy Cross Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for: Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.

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The application deadline for Holy Cross Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked MI School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 79 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Saginaw, MI is $8,633 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).