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St. John's Lutheran School

210 S Alp St
Bay City, MI 48706
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: 56 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
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
56 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.:
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL

Sports

Total Sports Offered
5 sports

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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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top-Ranked MI School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 56 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Michigan is $9,399 for elementary schools and $13,792 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Michigan is 88% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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