Very Good
#95 of 462 private schools in MI
Top 20% of private schools
St Pauls Lutheran School
Elementary School
2673 W JOHN BEERS RD, Stevensville, MI 49127
Enrollment
87
Student-Teacher
9.8:1
Score
7.5
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
87
Student-Teacher
9.8:1
Score
7.5
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Michigan private schools
#95 of 462
In Stevensville
#1 of 2
public schools
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St Pauls Lutheran School
Elementary School in Stevensville · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About St Pauls Lutheran School
St Pauls Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Stevensville, MI. St Pauls Lutheran School serves approximately 87 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. St Pauls Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #95 of 462 private schools in MI.
- This school 7.5 · Very Good
- MI avg 6.1
What Parents Should Know
At 87 students, St Pauls 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.
At 9.8:1 students to teachers, St Pauls Lutheran School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
St Pauls 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 Pauls Lutheran School compares to the 5 public schools in Stevensville, MI
Student Demographics
All Schools in Stevensville
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St Pauls Lutheran School (this school) | 7.5 |
| Roosevelt Elementary School | 7.9 |
| Lakeshore High School | 7.6 |
| Lakeshore Middle School | 7.9 |
| Stewart Elementary School | 6.7 |
| Hollywood Elementary School | 8.2 |
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
2673 W JOHN BEERS RD, Stevensville, MI 49127
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St Pauls Lutheran School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Bridgman Elementary School (rated 9.1/10, 5.1 miles away, in nearby Bridgman), which scores notably higher. Another option is BROOKVIEW MONTESSORI SCHOOL (rated 8.8/10, 5.1 miles away, in nearby Benton Harbor), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Hollywood Elementary School (rated 8.2/10, 3.2 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Stevensville, see our Stevensville schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 6.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt Elementary School Stevensville | 0.9 mi | 7.9 |
| Lakeshore High School Stevensville | 1.3 mi | 7.6 |
| Stewart Elementary School Stevensville | 1.8 mi | 6.7 |
| Lakeshore Middle School Stevensville | 1.5 mi | 7.9 |
| CHRIST LUTHERAN SCHOOL Stevensville | 2.1 mi | 6.6 |
| Brown School Saint Joseph | 3.6 mi | 7.0 |
| Upton Middle School Saint Joseph | 3.3 mi | 7.8 |
| LAKE MICHIGAN CATH. ELEM. SCHOOL Saint Joseph | 3.6 mi | 7.6 |
| Lighthouse Education Center Saint Joseph | 3.5 mi | 6.0 |
| Hollywood Elementary School Stevensville | 3.2 mi | 8.2 |
| GRACE LUTHERAN SCHOOL Saint Joseph | 4.0 mi | 5.5 |
| Bridgman Elementary School Bridgman | 5.1 mi | 9.1 |
| St Joseph High School Saint Joseph | 5.3 mi | 7.3 |
| Clarke School Saint Joseph | 4.2 mi | 5.5 |
| Bridgman High School Bridgman | 5.4 mi | 9.1 |
| BROOKVIEW MONTESSORI SCHOOL Benton Harbor | 5.1 mi | 8.8 |
| Lincoln School Saint Joseph | 5.8 mi | 6.4 |
| FC Reed Middle School Bridgman | 5.9 mi | 8.6 |
| Fair Plain Middle School Benton Harbor | 5.9 mi | 2.3 |
| TRINITY LUTHERAN SCHOOL Saint Joseph | 6.5 mi | 7.1 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 49127 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$96,781
Median Home Value
$287,000
Median Rent
$1,103/mo
Population
11,347
College Educated
46.8%
Homeownership
77.9%
Avg Commute
17.2 min
Poverty Rate
6.3%
Median Age
42.6
Similar Schools
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|---|---|
| OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN SCHOOL Grand Rapids, MI | 7.5 |
| SUMMERS-KNOLL SCHOOL Ann Arbor, MI | 7.5 |
| DEARBORN HEIGHTS MONTESSORI CENTER Dearborn Heights, MI | 7.6 |
| Drummond Island Elem School Drummond Island, MI | 7.4 |
| EAGLE CREEK ACADEMY Oakland, MI | 7.4 |
| Madison District Early Childhood Education Center Madison Heights, MI | 7.4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about St Pauls Lutheran School
What grades does St Pauls Lutheran School serve?
St Pauls Lutheran School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St Pauls Lutheran School?
St Pauls Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 87 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Pauls Lutheran School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Pauls Lutheran School is 9.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Pauls Lutheran School rank in MI?
St Pauls Lutheran School ranks #95 of 462 private schools in MI.
What is St Pauls Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Pauls Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Pauls Lutheran School a private school?
Yes, St Pauls Lutheran School is a private coeducational school with a Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran 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 Pauls Lutheran School a religious school?
St Pauls Lutheran School has a Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod religious affiliation.
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Neighborhood Context
Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 87
- Gender Split
- 37% M / 63% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 187 days
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Berrien County
- Phone
- (269) 429-5141
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