Salem Lutheran School

Salem Lutheran School in Farrar, MO serves 36 co–ed students in grades 2 through 9 in a rural community setting.
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 9:1 with 4 teachers supporting its regular elementary and secondary programs.
Affiliated with the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, Salem Lutheran School operates under a religious orientation with membership in other school associations.
Salem Lutheran School offers education from grade 2 to grade 9, providing continuity through upper elementary and lower secondary levels.
Located near other private schools within 10 miles, Salem Lutheran serves families seeking a rural Missouri Lutheran school option.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: 2-9
  • Enrollment: 36 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 2-9
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026

Student Body

Total Students
36 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Salem Lutheran School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • School Motto: We are Salem, a family nurturing God's children to live loving lives in faith.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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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: 2-9
  • Enrollment: 36 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Missouri is $12,565 for elementary schools and $15,027 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Missouri is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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