St John's Lutheran School in Sturgis MI offers a Quality Christian education for children in grades K-8, with the goal of training the whole child body, mind and spirit for serving God through all life and eternity.
St. John's Lutheran School enjoys a low student to teacher ratio, and a well equipped facility.
The school offers a wide array of academic and athletic activities.
Additional activities are available through the congregation and community. Looking forward to our 32nd year of faithfulness to God's word, our students benefit from a low student to teacher ratio, and a commitment to excellence.
These have been and continue to be the mainstays of St. John's Lutheran School.
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
20 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
14%
State avg.: 19%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
6 students
List of Courses Offered
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Aug. 30 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Tuition is offset by congregation as a part of Christian ministry. Members give free will offerings to support the church and school, but do not pay tuition.
Admissions Director
Pastor Paul Stern
Sports
Total Sports Offered
3 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
11 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Church Boy and Girl Pioneers, Church Youth Group, Comm. Art Classes, Comm. Baseball, Comm. Dance, Comm. Karate, Comm. Playmakers, SC Kickball League, SWMD Forensics, SWMD Quiz Bowl, SWMD Spelling Bee
School Notes
- Faithful teaching of God's word, Reading, English Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science, Physical Education, and exposure to arts and music make St. John's and excellent place to learn and grow. Our classroom teaching follows grade level content expectations in a multi-grade/age format. Students become familiar and bond with instructors due large in part to our looping practices, which mean that year after year your child will get to know their teachers.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. John's Lutheran School cost?
St. John's Lutheran School's tuition is approximately $2,200 for private students.
What sports does St. John's Lutheran School offer?
St. John's Lutheran School offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country and Track and Field.
When is the application deadline for St. John's Lutheran School?
The application deadline for St. John's Lutheran School is Aug. 30 / rolling (applications are due on Aug. 30 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
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