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Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran School

907 Mattes Dr
Midland, MI 48642
Good Shepherd Lutheran Elementary School Providing quality, Christ-centered education since 1979.
Our school has two objectives To prepare your child to live as God's child forever in heaven and to educate your child to live as God's child here on earth.
Our Christian education program is therefore set up to help your child begin the lifelong process of developing spiritually, academically, emotionally, and physically, according to their gifts given to them by God.
We prepare your child for life; a life that we know will continually face temptations to turn away from the Lord.
There is no better way to prepare your child for such a struggle than by working diligently and cooperatively together, demonstrating our commitment to carrying out our God-given privilege and responsibility of teaching his word to the next generation.
Our curriculum is based on the requirements of the State of Michigan and the “Wisconsin Synod Course of Study for Lutheran Schools.” Nationally standardized tests may be used to help the teachers discover your child's strengths and weaknesses.
Our teachers have the flexibility to give your child extra help or advanced work as appropriate for his or her needs.
At Good Shepherd, your child will be academically prepared to enter ninth grade.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 39 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
39 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
3%
State avg.: 19%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • Good Shepherd Lutheran Elementary School Providing quality, Christ-centered education since 1979. Our school has two objectives To prepare your child to live as God's child forever in heaven and to educate your child to live as God's child here on earth. Our Christian education program is therefore set up to help your child begin the lifelong process of developing spiritually, academically, emotionally, and physically, according to their gifts given to them by God. We prepare your child for life; a life that we know will continually face temptations to turn away from the Lord. There is no better way to prepare your child for such a struggle than by working diligently and cooperatively together, demonstrating our commitment to carrying out our God-given privilege and responsibility of teaching his word to the next generation. Our curriculum is based on the requirements of the State of Michigan and the “Wisconsin Synod Course of Study for Lutheran Schools.” Nationally standardized tests may be used to help the teachers discover your child's strengths and weaknesses. Our teachers have the flexibility to give your child extra help or advanced work as appropriate for his or her needs. At Good Shepherd, your child will be academically prepared to enter ninth grade.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

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Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran School is often viewed alongside schools like St. John's Lutheran School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran School?
The application deadline for Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 39 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Michigan is $9,416 for elementary schools and $13,787 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Michigan is 88% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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