New Salem Evangelical Lutheran School in Sebewaing, MI offers co–educational programs for grades K–4 in a rural community setting.
The school was founded in 1905 and serves a total enrollment of 11 students with one teacher, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 11:1.
Affiliated with the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod, this Michigan elementary school integrates religious orientation with its academic program.
Annual tuition for this rural K–4 private school is $25,000.
New Salem ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for its school history and resources based on oldest founding date and largest endowments.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 11 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Student Body
Total Students
11 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 19%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for New Salem Evangelical Lutheran School?
The application deadline for New Salem Evangelical Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to New Salem Evangelical Lutheran School is Deford Christian Academy (19.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Christ The King Lutheran School (0.4 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Christ The King Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
612 E Bay Street
Sebewaing, MI 48759
(989) 883-3730
Sebewaing, MI 48759
(989) 883-3730
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 163 students
Cross Lutheran School
(Other Lutheran)
200 Ruppert St
Pigeon, MI 48755
(989) 453-3330
Pigeon, MI 48755
(989) 453-3330
11 miles
Gr: K-8 | 64 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
St. John's Ev. Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
7379 Berne Rd
Pigeon, MI 48755
(989) 453-2861
Pigeon, MI 48755
(989) 453-2861
11.7 miles
Gr: K-7 | 26 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Thumb Amish Parochial School
(Amish)
3124 Huron Line Rd
Cass City, MI 48726
Cass City, MI 48726
17.7 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 23 students
St. Elizabeth Area Catholic School
(Catholic)
12835 E Washington Rd
Reese, MI 48757
(989) 797-0780
Reese, MI 48757
(989) 797-0780
18.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 34 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Deford Christian Academy
(Christian)
1392 N Kingston Rd
Deford, MI 48729
(989) 872-4055
Deford, MI 48729
(989) 872-4055
19.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 44 students
All Saints Central Middle & High School
(Catholic)
217 S Monroe St
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 892-2533
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 892-2533
23.9 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 105 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bethany Christian School
(Christian)
5421 Shabbona Rd
Decker, MI 48426
(810) 672-9611
Decker, MI 48426
(810) 672-9611
24.2 miles
Gr: K-9 | 50 students
Juniata Christian School
(Baptist)
5656 Washburn Rd
Vassar, MI 48768
(989) 843-5326
Vassar, MI 48768
(989) 843-5326
26.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 150 students Sports: 4
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(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
3560 McCarty Road
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 790-1676
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 790-1676
32.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 305 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Christ The King Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
612 E Bay Street
Sebewaing, MI 48759
(989) 883-3730
Sebewaing, MI 48759
(989) 883-3730
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 163 students
Cross Lutheran School
(Other Lutheran)
200 Ruppert St
Pigeon, MI 48755
(989) 453-3330
Pigeon, MI 48755
(989) 453-3330
11 miles
Gr: K-8 | 64 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
St. John's Ev. Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
7379 Berne Rd
Pigeon, MI 48755
(989) 453-2861
Pigeon, MI 48755
(989) 453-2861
11.7 miles
Gr: K-7 | 26 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Thumb Amish Parochial School
(Amish)
3124 Huron Line Rd
Cass City, MI 48726
Cass City, MI 48726
17.7 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 23 students
St. Elizabeth Area Catholic School
(Catholic)
12835 E Washington Rd
Reese, MI 48757
(989) 797-0780
Reese, MI 48757
(989) 797-0780
18.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 34 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Christ The King Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
612 E Bay Street
Sebewaing, MI 48759
(989) 883-3730
Sebewaing, MI 48759
(989) 883-3730
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 163 students
St. Elizabeth Area Catholic School
(Catholic)
12835 E Washington Rd
Reese, MI 48757
(989) 797-0780
Reese, MI 48757
(989) 797-0780
18.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 34 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Trinity Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
9858 North St
Reese, MI 48757
(989) 868-4501
Reese, MI 48757
(989) 868-4501
22.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 91 students Sports: 5
Bethel Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
749 N Pine Road
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 892-4508
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 892-4508
23.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 94 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Immanuel Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
247 N Lincoln St
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 893-8521
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 893-8521
23.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 142 students Avg. class size: 15 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Hampton Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1908 W Youngs Ditch Rd
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 893-1100
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 893-1100
9480.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 399 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Bayarenac Community High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
805 Langstaff St
Essexville, MI 48732
(989) 893-8811
Essexville, MI 48732
(989) 893-8811
9481.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 180 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Cramer Junior High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
313 Pine St
Essexville, MI 48732
(989) 894-9740
Essexville, MI 48732
(989) 894-9740
9481.3 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 484 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Garber High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
213 Pine St
Essexville, MI 48732
(989) 894-9710
Essexville, MI 48732
(989) 894-9710
9481.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 489 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Llcbay Campus
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1435 W Center Rd
Essexville, MI 48732
(989) 846-9510
Essexville, MI 48732
(989) 846-9510
9481.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 44 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
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