Very Good
#138 of 462 private schools in MI
Top 30% of private schools
St Paul Lutheran School
Elementary School
201 ELM ST, Northville, MI 48167
Enrollment
66
Student-Teacher
11:1
Score
7.0
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
66
Student-Teacher
11:1
Score
7.0
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Michigan private schools
#138 of 462
In Northville
#1 of 3
public schools
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St Paul Lutheran School
Elementary School in Northville · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About St Paul Lutheran School
St Paul Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Northville, MI. St Paul Lutheran School serves approximately 66 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. St Paul Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #138 of 462 private schools in MI.
- This school 7.0 · Very Good
- MI avg 6.1
What Parents Should Know
At 66 students, St Paul 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.
St Paul 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.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow St Paul Lutheran School compares to 10 public schools serving similar grades in Northville, MI
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St Paul Lutheran School (this school) | 7.0 |
| Hillside Middle School | 8.4 |
| Amerman Elementary School | 9.1 |
| Cooke School | 5.9 |
| Silver Springs Elementary School | 7.6 |
| Moraine Elementary School | 8.9 |
| Meads Mill Middle School | 8.6 |
| Winchester Elementary School | 8.2 |
| Hawthorn Center | — |
| Ridge Wood Elementary School | 8.1 |
| Salem Elementary School | 5.1 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
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
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
201 ELM ST, Northville, MI 48167
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St Paul Lutheran School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Amerman Elementary School (rated 9.1/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Moraine Elementary School (rated 8.9/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Parkview Elementary School (rated 8.6/10, 3.1 miles away, in nearby Novi), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Northville, see our Northville schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Hillside Middle School Northville | 0.2 mi | 8.4 |
| Amerman Elementary School Northville | 0.4 mi | 9.1 |
| Cooke School Northville | 0.6 mi | 5.9 |
| OUR LADY OF VICTORY Northville | 0.6 mi | 5.4 |
| Silver Springs Elementary School Northville | 0.9 mi | 7.6 |
| Moraine Elementary School Northville | 1.1 mi | 8.9 |
| Northville High School Northville | 1.7 mi | 8.4 |
| Thornton Creek Elementary School Novi | 1.6 mi | 8.3 |
| Novi High School Novi | 2.0 mi | 9.2 |
| Meads Mill Middle School Northville | 2.1 mi | 8.6 |
| SUNDAI MICHIGAN INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY Novi | 2.4 mi | — |
| Orchard Hills Elementary School Novi | 2.4 mi | 8.0 |
| Novi Woods Elementary School Novi | 2.8 mi | 8.1 |
| NORTHVILLE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Northville | 2.4 mi | 5.2 |
| Winchester Elementary School Northville | 2.6 mi | 8.2 |
| Novi Meadows School Novi | 3.0 mi | 8.2 |
| Parkview Elementary School Novi | 3.1 mi | 8.6 |
| Village Oaks Elementary School Novi | 2.7 mi | 8.6 |
| Hawthorn Center Northville | 2.8 mi | — |
| Livonia Transition Program Livonia | 2.8 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 48167 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$118,378
Median Home Value
$430,500
Median Rent
$1,580/mo
Population
23,281
College Educated
59.1%
Homeownership
72.8%
Avg Commute
26.7 min
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Median Age
45.1
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about St Paul Lutheran School
What grades does St Paul Lutheran School serve?
St Paul Lutheran School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St Paul Lutheran School?
St Paul Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 66 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Paul Lutheran School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Paul Lutheran School is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Paul Lutheran School rank in MI?
St Paul Lutheran School ranks #138 of 462 private schools in MI.
What is St Paul Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Paul Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Paul Lutheran School a private school?
Yes, St Paul 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 St Paul Lutheran School a religious school?
St Paul Lutheran School has a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 66
- Gender Split
- 36% M / 64% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Wayne County
- Phone
- (248) 349-3146
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