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#233 of 462 private schools in MI

St Peter Lutheran School

Elementary School

17051 24 MILE RD, Macomb, MI 48042

Private

Enrollment

430

Student-Teacher

13.1:1

Score

6.3

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Michigan private schools

#233 of 462

In Macomb

#1 of 3

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St Peter Lutheran School

6.3/10

Elementary School in Macomb · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Lutheran High School North

4.9/10

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7.4/10

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About St Peter Lutheran School

St Peter Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Macomb, MI. St Peter Lutheran School serves approximately 430 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. St Peter Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #233 of 462 private schools in MI.

How it comparesOn par with MI schools
  • This school 6.3 · Average
  • MI avg 6.1

What Parents Should Know

St Peter 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

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How St Peter Lutheran School compares to 13 public schools serving similar grades in Macomb, MI

Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
This School
vs
18.4:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
430
This School
vs
592
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.3
This School
vs
6.5
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 92.6% vs 0%
Hispanic 1.6% vs 0%
Asian 1.6% vs 0%
Black 0.7% vs 0%
St Peter Lutheran School Macomb Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
St Peter Lutheran School (this school) 6.3
Sequoyah Elementary School 7.4
Beck Centennial Elem School 6.8
Iroquois Middle School 5.1
Mohawk Elementary School 5.9
Floyd Ebeling Elementary School 6.8
Shawnee Elementary School 7.8
Cheyenne Elementary School 7.3
Seneca Middle School 6.3
Ojibwa Elementary School 5.9
Fox Elementary School 6.2
Glen H Peters School 7.9
Atwood Elementary School 5.5
Middle School North 5.5

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
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B 5.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 13.1:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+ 7.2 / 10
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School Day Length 7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B- 5.0 / 10
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Diversity Index 12%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

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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Enrollment 430
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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 92.6%
Hispanic 1.6%
Asian 1.6%
Two or More 1.6%
Native American 1.2%
Black 0.7%
Pacific Islander 0.7%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

17051 24 MILE RD, Macomb, MI 48042

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Peter Lutheran School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Endeavour Elementary and Middle School (rated 8.3/10, 3.9 miles away, in nearby New Haven), which scores notably higher. Another option is CHIQUITOS BILINGUAL MONTESSORI (rated 8.0/10, 4.5 miles away, in nearby Utica), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Shawnee Elementary School (rated 7.8/10, 3.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Macomb, see our Macomb schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.9 mi
School Distance Rating
LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL NORTH Macomb 0.2 mi 4.9
Sequoyah Elementary School Macomb 0.9 mi 7.4
Beck Centennial Elem School Macomb 1.2 mi 6.8
ST JOSEPH'S ACADEMY Ray Twp 2.1 mi 6.1
Richard J Duncan Elementary Shelby Township 2.2 mi 7.3
Iroquois Middle School Macomb 2.6 mi 5.1
Mohawk Elementary School Macomb 2.8 mi 5.9
Floyd Ebeling Elementary School Macomb 2.9 mi 6.8
Beacon Tree Elementary School Shelby Township 2.4 mi 6.3
IMMANUEL LUTHERAN SCHOOL Macomb 3.3 mi 5.0
Fox Elementary School Macomb 3.8 mi 6.2
Cheyenne Elementary School Macomb 3.5 mi 7.3
Shawnee Elementary School Macomb 3.1 mi 7.8
Seneca Middle School Macomb 3.7 mi 6.3
Ojibwa Elementary School Macomb 3.8 mi 5.9
Glen H Peters School Macomb 3.9 mi 7.9
Dakota High School Macomb 3.8 mi 7.1
CHIQUITOS BILINGUAL MONTESSORI Utica 4.5 mi 8.0
Crissman Elementary School Shelby Township 3.6 mi 6.9
Endeavour Elementary and Middle School New Haven 3.9 mi 8.3

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 48042 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$125,433

Median Home Value

$374,100

Median Rent

$1,569/mo

Population

33,303

College Educated

39.1%

Homeownership

95.8%

Avg Commute

28.8 min

Poverty Rate

3.8%

Median Age

42.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Peter Lutheran School

What grades does St Peter Lutheran School serve?

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

How many students attend St Peter Lutheran School?

St Peter Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 430 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Peter Lutheran School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Peter Lutheran School is 13.1:1. 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 School rank in MI?

St Peter Lutheran School ranks #233 of 462 private schools in MI.

What is St Peter Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Peter Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 School a private school?

Yes, St Peter 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 Peter Lutheran School a religious school?

St Peter Lutheran School has a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
15 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
36 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
430
Gender Split
51% M / 49% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Macomb County

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