New Salem Evangelical Lutheran School

New Salem Evangelical Lutheran School serves 11 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
The student:teacher of New Salem Evangelical Lutheran School is 11:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked MI School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 11 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $25,000
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

New Salem Evangelical Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:

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Attribute
School History
School Resources

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Year Founded
1905
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50

Student Body

Total Students
11 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 18%
Students by Grade
New Salem Evangelical Lutheran School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 13:1
Number of AP Courses
15 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Endowment Size
$50 million

School Notes

  • School Motto: 'Truth and Honor'
  • School Mascot: Wild Boars
  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • John Doe, Nobel Laureate -
    • Jane Smith, Academy Award Winner -
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does New Salem Evangelical Lutheran School cost?
New Salem Evangelical Lutheran School's tuition is approximately $25,000 for private students.
Who are famous alumni from New Salem Evangelical Lutheran School?
New Salem Evangelical Lutheran School famous alumni include: John Doe, Nobel Laureate and Jane Smith, Academy Award Winner.
What is New Salem Evangelical Lutheran School's ranking?
New Salem Evangelical Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for: Oldest founding date and Largest endowments.
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).

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked MI School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 11 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $25,000
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Michigan is $9,564 for elementary schools and $13,778 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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