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#221 of 462 private schools in MI

Top 48% of private schools

Faith Lutheran School

Elementary School · Bay City, MI

A private elementary school in Bay City, MI serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

3033 WILDER RD, Bay City, MI 48706

  • 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What 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.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B5.8 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.8:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A8.6 / 10
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School Day Length7.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,296
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C+4.2 / 10
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Diversity Index9%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.4 / 10
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Enrollment176
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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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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Faith 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 40Car-Dependent
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,466/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bay City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$61,908

Median home value

$142,300

Median rent

$887/mo

College educated

23.6%

Homeownership

77.3%

Poverty rate

13.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48706; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White95.5%
Hispanic2.3%
Asian1.7%
Pacific Islander0.6%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Bangor West Central SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.8K–50.3 mi352Compare →
Isdlocal ProgramsEnrollment path unverified3.6PK–120.4 mi95Compare →
Bangor Township Virtual SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.7K–120.9 mi156Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Faith Lutheran School is listed in Bay City, MI; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Faith Lutheran School

Faith Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Bay City, MI, serving approximately 176 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #221 of 462 private schools in MI.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Faith Lutheran School

What grades does Faith Lutheran School serve?

Faith Lutheran School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Faith Lutheran School?

Faith Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 176 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Faith Lutheran School?

The student-teacher ratio at Faith Lutheran School is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Faith Lutheran School rank in MI?

Faith Lutheran School ranks #221 of 462 private schools in MI.

What is Faith Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?

Faith Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Faith Lutheran School a private school?

Yes, Faith 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 Faith Lutheran School a religious school?

Faith 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
176
Gender Split
49% M / 51% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
School Day
7.2 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Bay County
Area population (ZIP 48706)
38,756
Area average commute
21.8 min
Area median age
44.8
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 48706; 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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