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#184 of 462 private schools in MI

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Peace Lutheran School

Elementary School

3161 LAWNDALE RD, Saginaw, MI 48603

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

186

Student-Teacher

15.5:1

Score

6.7

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Enrollment

186

Student-Teacher

15.5:1

Score

6.7

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Michigan private schools

#184 of 462

In Saginaw

#8 of 12

public schools

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About Peace Lutheran School

Peace Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Saginaw, MI. Peace Lutheran School serves approximately 186 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Peace Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #184 of 462 private schools in MI.

How it compares0.6 pts above MI schools

6.7

This school 6.7 · Average
MI avg 6.1

What Parents Should Know

At 186 students, Peace Lutheran School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

Peace Lutheran School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

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How Peace Lutheran School compares to 35 public schools serving similar grades in Saginaw, MI

Student-Teacher Ratio

15.5:1

This School

18:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

186

This School

343

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.7

This School

4.8

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 82.3% vs 0%

Black 1.6% vs 0%

Hispanic 1.6% vs 0%

Asian 1.1% vs 0%

Peace Lutheran School Saginaw Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Peace Lutheran School (this school)	—	186	15.5:1	6.7
Saginaw County Juvenile Center	0.8 mi	17	5.7:1	—
Weiss Elementary School	1.6 mi	354	16.9:1	3.5
Hemmeter Elementary School	2.0 mi	318	22.7:1	8.2
Arrowwood Elementary School	2.2 mi	433	15.5:1	4.2
Sherwood Elementary School	2.2 mi	547	14.8:1	9.0
Michael J McGivney	2.4 mi	18	9:1	—
White Pine Middle School	2.6 mi	963	14.2:1	6.3
Handley School	2.8 mi	320	17.8:1	8.9
Thompson Middle School	2.9 mi	373	18.6:1	3.9
Kempton Elementary School	2.9 mi	354	18.6:1	2.4
Chester F Miller School	3.1 mi	294	17.3:1	2.7
Westdale Elementary School	3.2 mi	321	17.8:1	7.6
Shields Elementary School	3.2 mi	437	18.2:1	4.4
Saginaw ISD Transitions Center	3.6 mi	97	9.7:1	3.7
Swan Valley Middle School	3.7 mi	386	17.5:1	6.9
Robert B Havens Elem School	3.8 mi	391	18.6:1	7.6
Herig School	4.0 mi	316	19.8:1	3.0
Stone School	4.2 mi	350	18.4:1	3.4
North Saginaw Charter Academy	4.4 mi	596	21.3:1	3.6
Merrill Park Elementary School	4.5 mi	317	18.6:1	3.6

Showing 20 of 35 schools. View all schools in Saginaw

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

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

C+ 3.7 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 15.5:1

Instructional Commitment

A 9.4 / 10

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School Day Length 7.5 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,350

Diversity & Inclusion

A- 7.7 / 10

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Diversity Index 30%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.4 / 10

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Enrollment 186

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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

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 82.3%

Two or More 13.4%

Black 1.6%

Hispanic 1.6%

Asian 1.1%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

3161 LAWNDALE RD, Saginaw, MI 48603

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Peace Lutheran School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Sherwood Elementary School (rated 9.0/10, 2.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Handley School (rated 8.9/10, 2.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Hemmeter Elementary School (rated 8.2/10, 2.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Saginaw, see our Saginaw schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.7 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
NOUVEL CATHOLIC CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL Saginaw	0.6 mi	208	7.2
Saginaw County Juvenile Center Saginaw	0.8 mi	17	—
Heritage High School Saginaw	1.0 mi	1,324	6.7
NOUVEL CATHOLIC CENTRAL ELEMENTARY Saginaw	1.3 mi	330	6.8
GOOD SHEPHERD EARLY CHILDHOOD Saginaw	1.7 mi	21	—
Weiss Elementary School Saginaw	1.6 mi	354	3.5
Arrowwood Elementary School Saginaw	2.2 mi	433	4.2
Hemmeter Elementary School Saginaw	2.0 mi	318	8.2
Michael J McGivney Saginaw	2.4 mi	18	—
ST JOHNS LUTHERAN SCHOOL Saginaw	2.3 mi	29	—
GRACE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Saginaw	2.0 mi	45	6.7
White Pine Middle School Saginaw	2.6 mi	963	6.3
Sherwood Elementary School Saginaw	2.2 mi	547	9.0
Shields Elementary School Saginaw	3.2 mi	437	4.4
Westdale Elementary School Saginaw	3.2 mi	321	7.6
THE NEW MILLENNIUM ACADEMY Saginaw	2.7 mi	28	—
Handley School Saginaw	2.8 mi	320	8.9
VALLEY LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL Saginaw	2.6 mi	277	6.0
Arthur Hill High School Saginaw	2.8 mi	671	5.4
GETHSEMANE LUTHERAN SCHOOL Saginaw	2.7 mi	18	—

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 48603 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$65,690

Median Home Value

$181,800

Median Rent

$1,019/mo

Population

27,846

College Educated

37%

Homeownership

65.9%

Avg Commute

21.2 min

Poverty Rate

13.8%

Median Age

41.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Peace Lutheran School

What grades does Peace Lutheran School serve?

Peace Lutheran School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Peace Lutheran School?

Peace Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 186 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Peace Lutheran School is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Peace Lutheran School rank in MI?

Peace Lutheran School ranks #184 of 462 private schools in MI.

What is Peace Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?

Peace Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Peace Lutheran School a private school?

Yes, Peace 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 Peace Lutheran School a religious school?

Peace Lutheran School has a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 5 Car-Dependent
Bike Score: 28 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment: 186
Gender Split: 49% M / 51% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 12
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
School Day: 7.5 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Midsize Suburb
County: Saginaw County
Phone: (989) 792-2581

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