Bethany Lutheran School Purpose is to bring children to Christ Jesus and assist them in their baptismal covenant to develop a clear, personal relationship with Him, to educate children daily in all subjects, to prepare them to serve God and people throughout their lives and to support and assist parents in leading their children into a successful, useful and purposeful life.
Bethany Lutheran School program in Pre-K seeks to provide age-appropriate experiences that fully develop a student's God-given potential in an atmosphere that promotes spiritual growth and a positive self-concept.
The schedule features daily routines with structured large group lessons.
Small-group learning and free-choice activities provide for development of students social interactions and promote cooperation.
Students learn standard-based concepts and do skills-based activities using fun and creative themes.
While planned activities cover all of the core curriculum areas, the students faith life, pre-reading/reading skills and a solid math foundation are the most prominent.
Top Rankings
Bethany Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
138 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 19%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Bethany Lutheran School?
The application deadline for Bethany Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Bethany Lutheran School located?
Bethany Lutheran School is located in the Morningside neighborhood of Detroit, MI.
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