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Salem Lutheran School

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

Stillwater, MN

14940 62nd St N, Stillwater, MN 55082

Overall grade: B

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

  • B+Class size
  • B+Years serving families
  • BDiversity

What stands out

  • The only Christian school in Stillwater
  • Serving families in Stillwater since at least 2011

In Stillwater, Minnesota, Salem Lutheran School is a Lutheran (Wisconsin Synod) private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 103 students attend, with roughly 12 students per teacher. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 168 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
103
Teachers
8.3 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
12.4
Boys and girls
Coed · 45 girls, 58 boys
Religious affiliation
Lutheran (Wisconsin Synod)
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
168 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 63% of Christian elementary schools in Minnesota.
    • Compared with 100 Christian elementary schools in Minnesota.

    Students by survey year

    125’11–12112’13–1476’17–1878’19–20127’21–22103’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K31
    K14
    113
    28
    315
    414
    59
    610
    712
    88

    Student body

    White93%
    Two or more races4%
    Asian2%
    Black1%

    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 103 students, with 12 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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