Salem Lutheran School
- Salem Evangelical Lutheran School is a Preschool (3K) - 8th grade school that uses God's Word and Jesus' love to create and environment that provides a safe, challenging, and enjoyable place to learn about our Savior and achieve academic success.
- Our school is continually looking for ways to meet today's families' needs for spiritual and educational growth. If you are looking for a place where love and respect are part of the daily schedule, then make time to visit Salem Lutheran School, so we can share with you how, through Jesus, Salem can be a realistic choice for your family.
Quick Stats (2019-20)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Students: 195 students
- Yearly Tuition: $8,045
- Acceptance rate: 95%
- Average class size: 17 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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Salem Lutheran School places among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
- Diversity Highest percentage of students of color
- School History Oldest founding date
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod School Accreditation (WELSSA) |
| Religious Affiliation | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Year Founded | 1847 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 195 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 60% State avg.: 28% |
| Students by Grade |  |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 11 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 15% |
| Average Class Size | 17 students |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual (Contact school for full dress code.) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $8,045 |
| Tuition Notes | Participates in the Milwaukee and Wisconsin Parental Choice Programs |
| % on Financial Aid | 99% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $8,050 |
| Acceptance Rate | 95% National avg.: 85% |
| Admissions Director | Nicholas Bush |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 5 sports |
| Sports | Basketball, Cross Country, Softball, Track and Field, VolleyballBasketball, Cross Country, Softball, Track and Field, Volleyball |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 4 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Arts and Music Programs: Band Lessons, Choir, Drama, Forensics Team |
School Notes
- Salem Evangelical Lutheran School is a Preschool (3K) - 8th grade school that uses God's Word and Jesus' love to create and environment that provides a safe, challenging, and enjoyable place to learn about our Savior and achieve academic success. Our school is continually looking for ways to meet today's families' needs for spiritual and educational growth. If you are looking for a place where love and respect are part of the daily schedule, then make time to visit Salem Lutheran School, so we can share with you how, through Jesus, Salem can be a realistic choice for your family.
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