Salem Lutheran School vs. St. Croix Montessori
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School Overview
Overview
Salem Lutheran School serves 152 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, is a member of the Other religious school association(s).
The student:teacher of Salem Lutheran School is 25:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod.
SCMS is an independent, non-profit, AMI recognized school with stable, well established, toddler through elementary programs. Conveniently located near the Twin Cities, our expansive school campus sits on 15 beautiful acres in the heart of the St. Croix River Valley. Its unique outdoor environment includes a farmhouse, nature pavilion, barn, henhouse and multiple farm animals, providing an educational experience unlike any in our area. More information about our school: St. Croix Montessori School nurtures children between the ages of 16 months and 12 years.
Our school is committed to the joyful development of the whole child, and this commitment is shared by a diverse and talented group of educators and a deeply involved parent community.
St. Croix Montessori draws families from Stillwater, Lake Elmo, Woodbury, St. Paul, and Hudson and River Falls, WI. It is located just off of I94.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-6
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
n/a
Year Founded
n/a
1994
Students Body
Total Students
152 students
133 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
14%
12%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
-
13
Pre-K Students
48
40
Kindergarten Students
16
20
Grade 1 Students
9
10
Grade 2 Students
8
10
Grade 3 Students
7
10
Grade 4 Students
12
10
Grade 5 Students
24
10
Grade 6 Students
7
10
Grade 7 Students
5
-
Grade 8 Students
16
-
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
5 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
27%
50%
Average Class Size
17
25
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:25
1:27
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Aug. 1
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
n/a
$12,058
Tuition Notes
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Dependent on level of program
Acceptance Rate
95%
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Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
2
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
n/a
Chess Club, Young Engineers