Salem Lutheran School

Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church opened a school in 1894. For over a hundred years, children have been taught religious instruction as well as reading, writing and arithmetic.
Our school has stayed current with teaching requirements and computers and sports are included into the curriculum.
Currently our school has five teachers with a teacher to student ratio of 1:14.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 68 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8

Student Body

Total Students
68 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
7%
State avg.: 19%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 68 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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