Very Good
#130 of 462 private schools in MI
Top 28% of private schools
Bethlehem Lutheran School
Elementary School · Saginaw, MI
A private elementary school in Saginaw, MI serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
2777 HERMANSAU RD, Saginaw, MI 48604
- 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in MI.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in MI
Test scores
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Where Bethlehem Lutheran School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,223/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$53,804
Median home value
$93,200
Median rent
$928/mo
College educated
24.2%
Homeownership
74.3%
Poverty rate
28.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48604; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stone SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | PK–6 | 0.6 mi | 350 | Compare → |
| Carrollton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 704 | Compare → |
| Herig SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | PK–6 | 1.3 mi | 316 | Compare → |
| St Paul's Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.1private | K–8 | 1.3 mi | 103 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Bethlehem Lutheran School is listed in Saginaw, MI; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Bethlehem Lutheran School
Bethlehem Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Saginaw, MI, serving approximately 95 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #130 of 462 private schools in MI.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bethlehem Lutheran School
What grades does Bethlehem Lutheran School serve?
Bethlehem Lutheran School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Bethlehem Lutheran School?
Bethlehem Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 95 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bethlehem Lutheran School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bethlehem Lutheran School is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Bethlehem Lutheran School rank in MI?
Bethlehem Lutheran School ranks #130 of 462 private schools in MI.
What is Bethlehem Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bethlehem Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Bethlehem Lutheran School a private school?
Yes, Bethlehem Lutheran School is a private coeducational school with a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Bethlehem Lutheran School a religious school?
Bethlehem Lutheran School has a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 95
- Gender Split
- 42% M / 58% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Saginaw County
- Phone
- (989) 755-1144
- Area population (ZIP 48604)
- 11,284
- Area average commute
- 16.3 min
- Area median age
- 26.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 48604; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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