Salem Lutheran School

Salem Lutheran School partners with families, providing Christ-centered education of children while nurturing lives of honor and service to the Lord.
In striving to live Christ-centered lives, Salem Lutheran School reaches out to all families of the church and the community by providing daily spiritual, academic, and physical education.
"Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it." Salem Lutheran School will strengthen every school family through the daily study of God's Word, equip students with sound Christian training in all secular subjects, provide extracurricular opportunities which allow students to use their various God-given gifts.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 79 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $7,200
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1954
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026

Student Body

Total Students
79 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
10%
State avg.: 23%
Students by Grade
Salem Lutheran School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL

Sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
6 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Band InstructionForensics
Handbell ChoirJunior Choir
Math MeetPiano Instruction

School Notes

  • Salem Lutheran School partners with families, providing Christ-centered education of children while nurturing lives of honor and service to the Lord.
  • In striving to live Christ-centered lives, Salem Lutheran School reaches out to all families of the church and the community by providing daily spiritual, academic, and physical education. "Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it."
  • Salem Lutheran School will strengthen every school family through the daily study of God's Word, equip students with sound Christian training in all secular subjects, provide extracurricular opportunities which allow students to use their various God-given gifts.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Salem Lutheran School cost?
Salem Lutheran School's tuition is approximately $7,200 for private students.
What sports does Salem Lutheran School offer?
Salem Lutheran School offers 7 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field and Volleyball.
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: 79 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $7,200
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Hennepin County, MN is $11,687 for elementary schools and $17,818 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Hennepin County, MN is 82% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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