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#385 of 462 private schools in MI
St Peter Lutheran Church & School
Elementary School · Saint Johns, MI
A private elementary school in Saint Johns, MI serving grades Pre-K – 7th.
8990 CHURCH RD, Saint Johns, MI 48879
- 10.7:1 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
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
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Where St Peter Lutheran Church & School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low215/100K
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$78,845
Median home value
$215,100
Median rent
$884/mo
College educated
23.5%
Homeownership
81.3%
Poverty rate
10.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48879; 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
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–5 | 3.5 mi | 303 | Compare → |
| St Mary Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.5private | K–6 | 5.0 mi | 312 | 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.
St Peter Lutheran Church & School is listed in Saint Johns, MI; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Peter Lutheran Church & School
St Peter Lutheran Church & School is a private elementary school in Saint Johns, MI, serving approximately 32 students in grades Pre-K-7th with a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #385 of 462 private schools in MI.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Peter Lutheran Church & School
What grades does St Peter Lutheran Church & School serve?
St Peter Lutheran Church & School serves students in grades Pre-K through 7th.
How many students attend St Peter Lutheran Church & School?
St Peter Lutheran Church & School has an enrollment of approximately 32 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Peter Lutheran Church & School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Peter Lutheran Church & School is 10.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Peter Lutheran Church & School rank in MI?
St Peter Lutheran Church & School ranks #385 of 462 private schools in MI.
What is St Peter Lutheran Church & School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Peter Lutheran Church & School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Peter Lutheran Church & School a private school?
Yes, St Peter Lutheran Church & 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 Peter Lutheran Church & School a religious school?
St Peter Lutheran Church & School has a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 7th
- Enrollment
- 32
- Gender Split
- 56% M / 44% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Clinton County
- Phone
- (989) 224-3178
- Area population (ZIP 48879)
- 18,472
- Area average commute
- 24.6 min
- Area median age
- 43.4
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 48879; 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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