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 (2025-26)

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

School Overview

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
Salem Lutheran School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Salem Lutheran School often compared to?
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 (2025-26)

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

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The average private school tuition in Michigan is $9,534 for elementary schools and $13,854 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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