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Salem Lutheran School

Lutheran (Wisconsin Synod) school · Grades Pre-K–8

Greenfield, MN

9615 Pioneer Trl, Greenfield, MN 55357

Overall grade: A-

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A-Class size
  • A-Years serving families
  • B+Diversity

What stands out

  • Serving families in Greenfield since at least 2011

In Greenfield, Minnesota, Salem Lutheran School is a Lutheran (Wisconsin Synod) private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 75 students attend, with roughly 11 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 170 days a year. Minnesota has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
75
Teachers
7 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
10.7
Boys and girls
Coed · 37 girls, 38 boys
Religious affiliation
Lutheran (Wisconsin Synod)
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
170 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 56% of Christian elementary schools in Minnesota (11 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 53% of Christian elementary schools in Minnesota.
    • Compared with 100 Christian elementary schools in Minnesota.

    Students by survey year

    79’11–1286’13–1482’15–1691’17–1873’19–2071’21–2275’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K19
    K8
    111
    29
    311
    45
    58
    612
    78
    83

    Student body

    White88%
    Asian7%
    Two or more races4%
    Hispanic or Latino1%

    Member of

    • Evangelical Lutheran Education Association

    Help paying tuition in Minnesota

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Salem Lutheran School whether it takes part.

    More about Minnesota's programs →

    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Salem Lutheran School

    What grades does Salem Lutheran School serve?

    Salem Lutheran School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend Salem Lutheran School?

    About 75 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Salem Lutheran School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Minnesota has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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