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St. Matthew Lutheran School

Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades Pre-K–8

Westland, MI

5885 N Venoy Rd, Westland, MI 48185

Overall grade: B

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • BClass size
  • B+Years serving families
  • B+Diversity

What stands out

  • The largest Christian school in Westland

St. Matthew Lutheran School is a Lutheran (Missouri Synod) private school in Westland, Michigan, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 114 students and around 15 students per teacher. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
114
Teachers
7.5 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
15.2
Boys and girls
Coed · 54 girls, 60 boys
Religious affiliation
Lutheran (Missouri Synod)
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 68% of Christian elementary schools in Michigan.
    • Compared with 164 Christian elementary schools in Michigan.

    Students by survey year

    154’11–12143’13–14110’15–1688’17–18114’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K50
    K13
    116
    214
    317
    414
    510
    612
    78
    810

    Student body

    White81%
    Two or more races13%
    Black4%
    American Indian or Alaska Native2%

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    Questions about St. Matthew Lutheran School

    What grades does St. Matthew Lutheran School serve?

    St. Matthew Lutheran School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend St. Matthew Lutheran School?

    About 114 students, with 15 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Matthew Lutheran School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.

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