Shepherd Of The Lakes Lutheran School (Top Ranked Private School for 2024-25)

2101 S Hacker Road
Brighton, MI 48114

Shepherd of the Lakes Lutheran School offers an accredited, Christian education.

We offer two, three, and five day a week preschool as well as prekindergarten, full-day kindergarten, and grades one through eight.

Shepherd of the Lakes offers music, chapel, physical education, Spanish, art, band, and choir.

We value and encourage parental involvement in school activities.

The mission of Shepherd of the Lakes School is to nurture students with Jesus' love to grow spiritually, thrive academically, and mature socially.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

Top Ranked MI School
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
Enrollment: 301 students
Yearly Tuition: $4,900
Average class size: 26 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Shepherd Of The Lakes Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:

School Overview

Religious Affiliation

Lutheran Church Missouri Synod

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-8

Year Founded

1984

School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

301 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 19%

Students by Grade

Shepherd Of The Lakes Lutheran School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

13 teachers

Student : Teacher Ratio

23:1

National avg.: 13:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

80%

Average Class Size

26 students

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Slacks and polo shirts

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$4,900

View national tuition avg.

Tuition Notes

The above amount is for one child at the full rate. Please visit our website or contact the school for details on tuition discounts.

% on Financial Aid

Average Financial Aid Grant

$1,800

Admissions Director

Anna-Lee Robinson

Sports

Total Sports Offered

5 sports

Sports

Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Soccer, Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

4 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:
Drama Club, NJHS, Running Club

Arts and Music Programs:
Jazz Band

School Notes

Shepherd of the Lakes is dedicated to offering exemplary education for children as young as 33 months and all the way through eighth grade. We are fully accredited by the National Lutheran School Association. It is our greatest passion to help our students understand that they have been made by a God who loves them and has a great purpose for their lives.
MISSION STATEMENT: Shepherd of the Lakes Lutheran School nurtures children with Jesus' love to grow spiritually, thrive academically, and mature socially.
CORE VALUES: Each student is a valuable and unique child of GodWe strive to operate with Christian integrity in all we doClassroom instruction fosters academic excellence and a Christian worldviewStudents receive the love of God and are encouraged to pass it onAll members of the staff are respectedParent involvement is paramount for successThe church and school work in concert with one another

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Shepherd Of The Lakes Lutheran School cost?

Shepherd Of The Lakes Lutheran School's tuition is approximately $4,900 for private students.

What schools are Shepherd Of The Lakes Lutheran School often compared to?

Shepherd Of The Lakes Lutheran School is often viewed alongside schools like Cornerstone Christian School by visitors of our site.

What sports does Shepherd Of The Lakes Lutheran School offer?

Shepherd Of The Lakes Lutheran School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Soccer and Volleyball.

What is Shepherd Of The Lakes Lutheran School's ranking?

Shepherd Of The Lakes Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Shepherd Of The Lakes Lutheran School?

The application deadline for Shepherd Of The Lakes Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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