The mission of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church and School, according to Christ's command, is to proclaim the true Gospel of our Savior, Jesus Christ, by Word and Sacraments, nurturing believers and reaching out to the people of our community, as well as throughout the world.
St. John's Ev. Lutheran School will provide your child with an elementary education based on God's Word and will assist your child in living for Christ in every aspect of his/her life.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked MI School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 42 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. John's Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1862
Colors
Green and Gold
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Aug 31, 2026
Last Day of School
Thu. Jun 3, 2027
Campus Size
1 acre
Student Body
Total Students
42 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.:
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
2 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Arts and Music Programs:
Piano LessonsVoice Lessons
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wildcats
- The mission of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church and School, according to Christ's command, is to proclaim the true Gospel of our Savior, Jesus Christ, by Word and Sacraments, nurturing believers and reaching out to the people of our community, as well as throughout the world. St. John's Ev. Lutheran School will provide your child with an elementary education based on God's Word and will assist your child in living for Christ in every aspect of his/her life.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are St. John's Lutheran School often compared to?
St. John's Lutheran School is often viewed alongside schools like Zion Lutheran School by visitors of our site.
What sports does St. John's Lutheran School offer?
St. John's Lutheran School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Soccer and Volleyball.
What is St. John's Lutheran School's ranking?
St. John's Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. John's Lutheran School?
The application deadline for St. John's Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school to St. John's Lutheran School is All Saints Central Middle & High School (1.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Holy Trinity School (0.8 miles away)
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Holy Trinity School
(Catholic)
1004 S Wenona St
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 892-3018
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 892-3018
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 124 students
Zion Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1707 S Kiesel St
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 893-5793
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 893-5793
1.2 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 106 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Holy Trinity School
(Catholic)
1004 S Wenona St
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 892-3018
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 892-3018
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 124 students
Zion Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1707 S Kiesel St
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 893-5793
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 893-5793
1.2 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 106 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Holy Trinity School
(Catholic)
1004 S Wenona St
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 892-3018
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 892-3018
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 124 students
Zion Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1707 S Kiesel St
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 893-5793
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 893-5793
1.2 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 106 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Holy Trinity School
(Catholic)
1004 S Wenona St
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 892-3018
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 892-3018
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 124 students
Zion Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1707 S Kiesel St
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 893-5793
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 893-5793
1.2 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 106 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
All Saints Central Middle & High School
(Catholic)
217 S Monroe St
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 892-2533
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 892-2533
1.6 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 105 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
All Saints Elementary School
(Catholic)
715 14th St
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 892-2533
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 892-2533
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 141 students Tuition listed
Faith Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
3033 Wilder Road
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 684-3448
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 684-3448
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 232 students Sports: 4
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
All Saints Central Middle & High School
(Catholic)
217 S Monroe St
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 892-2533
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 892-2533
1.6 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 105 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
3560 McCarty Road
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 790-1676
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 790-1676
10.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 305 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
Michigan Lutheran Seminary
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
2777 Hardin Street
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 793-1010
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 793-1010
12.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 182 students Tuition listed
2555 Wieneke Rd
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 399-2221
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 399-2221
12.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 208 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
The New Millennium Academy ![The New Millennium Academy Photo - The New Millennium Academy "NMA" New Logo for the School Year 2025-2026.]( "The New Millennium Academy Photo - The New Millennium Academy \"NMA\" New Logo for the School Year 2025-2026.")
(Christian)
3427 Adams Avenue
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 484-7363
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 484-7363
12.4 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 30 students Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Holy Trinity School
(Catholic)
1004 S Wenona St
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 892-3018
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 892-3018
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 124 students
Zion Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1707 S Kiesel St
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 893-5793
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 893-5793
1.2 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 106 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
All Saints Central Middle & High School
(Catholic)
217 S Monroe St
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 892-2533
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 892-2533
1.6 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 105 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
All Saints Elementary School
(Catholic)
715 14th St
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 892-2533
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 892-2533
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 141 students Tuition listed
Faith Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
3033 Wilder Road
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 684-3448
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 684-3448
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 232 students Sports: 4
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Holy Trinity School
(Catholic)
1004 S Wenona St
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 892-3018
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 892-3018
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 124 students
Zion Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1707 S Kiesel St
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 893-5793
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 893-5793
1.2 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 106 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
All Saints Elementary School
(Catholic)
715 14th St
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 892-2533
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 892-2533
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 141 students Tuition listed
Faith Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
3033 Wilder Road
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 684-3448
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 684-3448
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 232 students Sports: 4
Immanuel Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
247 N Lincoln St
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 893-8521
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 893-8521
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 142 students Avg. class size: 15 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1420 S Badour Rd
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 631-2340
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 631-2340
9458.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 462 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
(Math: 58% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1894 E Pine River Rd
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 631-5121
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 631-5121
9458.2 miles
Gr: 3-5 | 254 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
(Math: 40% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
644 S Badour Rd
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 631-9260
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 631-9260
9458.4 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 348 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
(Math: 58% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3901 N Saginaw Rd
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 923-5382
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 923-5382
9459.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,272 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
(Math: 48% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
535 N Maple St
Hemlock, MI 48626
(989) 642-5253
Hemlock, MI 48626
(989) 642-5253
9459.5 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 350 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
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