Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked MI School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 635 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
St. Lorenz Lutheran School
About the School
- St. Lorenz School Providing high-quality education (pre-school through 8th grade) by dedicated professionals in a Christ-centered environment.
- St. Lorenz is a nationally accredited school.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked MI School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 635 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
St. Lorenz Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1845
School Calendar
School Motto
To show others by word and deed how beautiful it is to live with Jesus.
Student Body
Total Students
635 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
4%
State avg.: 19%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are St. Lorenz Lutheran School often compared to?
St. Lorenz Lutheran School is often viewed alongside schools like Immanuel Lutheran School by visitors of our site.
What is St. Lorenz Lutheran School's ranking?
St. Lorenz Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Lorenz Lutheran School?
The application deadline for St. Lorenz Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ÌÇÐÄÔ´´s
Popular comparisons: St. Lorenz Lutheran School vs. Immanuel Lutheran School
The nearest high school to St. Lorenz Lutheran School is Bridgeport Baptist Academy (6.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Immanuel Lutheran School (5.4 miles away)
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Distance: 5.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 122 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 7
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)
8220 E Holland Rd
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 754-4285
Distance: 6.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 186 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
9444 W Saginaw Rd
Reese, MI 48757
(989) 868-4809
Distance: 6.2 mi
Gr: K-8 | 128 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
9444 W Saginaw Rd
Reese, MI 48757
(989) 868-4809
Distance: 6.9 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 110 students
Baptist
2440 King Rd
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 777-6811
Distance: 8.1 mi
Gr: K-8 | 30 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Alternative School (Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
1056 WELS Lane
Vassar, MI 48768
(989) 823-8400
Distance: 6.9 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 110 students
Baptist
2440 King Rd
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 777-6811
Distance: 9.3 mi
Gr: K-10 | 12 students
Sports: 1
Baptist
6911 Sheridan Road
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 777-0550
Distance: 13.1 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 182 students
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
2777 Hardin Street
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 793-1010
Distance: 13.8 mi
Gr: 3-12 | 30 students
Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
3427 Adams Avenue
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 484-7363
Distance: 14.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 150 students
Sports: 4
Baptist
5656 Washburn Rd
Vassar, MI 48768
(989) 843-5326
Distance: 5.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 122 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 7
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)
8220 E Holland Rd
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 754-4285
Distance: 6.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 186 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
9444 W Saginaw Rd
Reese, MI 48757
(989) 868-4809
Distance: 6.2 mi
Gr: K-8 | 128 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
9444 W Saginaw Rd
Reese, MI 48757
(989) 868-4809
Distance: 6.9 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 110 students
Baptist
2440 King Rd
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 777-6811
Distance: 8.1 mi
Gr: K-8 | 30 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Alternative School (Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
1056 WELS Lane
Vassar, MI 48768
(989) 823-8400
Distance: 5.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 122 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 7
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)
8220 E Holland Rd
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 754-4285
Distance: 6.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 186 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
9444 W Saginaw Rd
Reese, MI 48757
(989) 868-4809
Distance: 8.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 91 students
Sports: 5
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
9858 North St
Reese, MI 48757
(989) 868-4501
Distance: 11.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 148 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 2
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
4941 Center St
Millington, MI 48746
(989) 871-4581
Distance: 12.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 136 students
Sports: 3
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2777 Hermansau Rd
Saginaw, MI 48604
(989) 755-1144
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 38% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
431 N 4th St
Chesaning, MI 48616
(989) 845-7040
Chesaning, MI 48616
(989) 845-7040
9442.9 miles
Gr: 4-8 | 584 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
850 N 4th St
Chesaning, MI 48616
(989) 845-2040
Chesaning, MI 48616
(989) 845-2040
9442.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 381 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Alternative School
(Reading: <50%)
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
850 N 4th St
Chesaning, MI 48616
(989) 845-2040
Chesaning, MI 48616
(989) 845-2040
9442.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 19 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
920 E Broad St
Chesaning, MI 48616
(989) 845-2430
Chesaning, MI 48616
(989) 845-2430
9443.8 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 393 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
307 S 3rd St
Freeland, MI 48623
(989) 695-5721
Freeland, MI 48623
(989) 695-5721
9445.2 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 295 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
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