Salem Lutheran School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked LA School
Grades: Kindergarten-9
Enrollment: 277 students
Yearly Tuition: $3,500
Acceptance rate: 80%
Average class size: 25 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Salem Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Lutheran Church Missouri Synod

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-9

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Salem Lutheran School
Pre-K	43
Kind	25
1	27
2	28
3	26
4	19
5	29
6	30
7	30
8	20

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Year Founded

1871

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School Motto

Salem means peace! It is related to the ancient Hebrew greeting: Shalom!

Student Body

Total Students

277 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

26%

State avg.: 22%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

19 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

25 students

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$3,500

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Acceptance Rate

80%

National avg.: 82%

School Notes

Salem offers classes for students entering PreK-3 through 8th grade.
We have an accelerated curriculum for all of our classrooms and we have a learning center for children with mild learning disabilities as well.
Our Reading curriculum is phonics-based, and our students begin learning to read in Kindergarten.
Spanish, Art, Physical Education, and Computer classes are offered for each grade in addition to the core subjects.
We are very proud of the educational program at Salem.
All of our classrooms Pk-3 through 5th are self-contained while 6th – 8th grades are departmentalized.
We also offer Honors Literature and Math classes for 7th and 8th Grades.

Salem offers classes for students entering PreK-3 through 8th grade. We have an accelerated curriculum for all of our classrooms and we have a learning center for children with mild learning disabilities as well. Our Reading curriculum is phonics-based, and our students begin learning to read in Kindergarten. Spanish, Art, Physical Education, and Computer classes are offered for each grade in addition to the core subjects. We are very proud of the educational program at Salem. All of our classrooms Pk-3 through 5th are self-contained while 6th – 8th grades are departmentalized. We also offer Honors Literature and Math classes for 7th and 8th Grades.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Salem Lutheran School cost?

Salem Lutheran School's tuition is approximately $3,500 for private students.

What schools are Salem Lutheran School often compared to?

Salem Lutheran School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Cletus Continuation School by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of Salem Lutheran School?

The acceptance rate of Salem Lutheran School is 80%, which is lower than the national average of 85%.

What is Salem Lutheran School's ranking?

Salem Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana for: Least expensive tuition and Oldest founding date.

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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