Admissions & Tuition at Salem Lutheran School

The process is simple and personal. First, tour our campus. Then submit the online application through FACTS. Next, meet with our administration as a family. If applicable, your child will complete a brief student assessment. Finally, complete registration and you are all set.

We want the process to feel welcoming—not stressful. This is a conversation about your child, not an exam.

For preschool, students must be 33 months old by their enrollment month and toilet trained. For kindergarten, children must be 5 years old by September 1. For first grade, children must be 6 years old by September 1.

For 2026–2027, K–8 tuition starts at $5,400 per year for Anchored in Christ member families.  Preschool tuition ranges from $3,150 to $6,750 depending on the program you choose.

Contact us for a full breakdown of rates and to learn which tier applies to your family.

Yes. Salem offers needs-based financial aid through the FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment. We believe cost should not prevent a family from choosing a Christian education for their child. If the approved amount is not enough, you are encouraged to speak directly with our Principal or Education Committee.

Yes. Tuition is reduced for your second child and reduced again for a third child or more. The more children you enroll at Salem, the more your family saves. Contact us for exact rates based on your membership tier.

Tuition is managed through FACTS, which offers flexible options: pay annually, semi-annually, or in monthly installments spread across the school year. You choose the schedule that fits your family's budget best.

Yes. Minnesota offers a tax credit for private school tuition and registration fees. This can meaningfully reduce your out-of-pocket cost each year. We recommend consulting your tax advisor for details specific to your family's situation.

Families choose private school for what public school cannot offer: small class sizes, personalized instruction, faith-based values, and a culture where every child is known. At Salem, your tuition goes directly toward your child's academic foundation, character development, and spiritual growth.

Many families tell us the confidence, readiness, and values their children gain at Salem show up for years—through high school, college, and beyond. It is an investment in who your child becomes, not just what they learn.

Tuition does not include school supplies, athletic fees, field trip costs, or before/after school care (SailorCare). These are standard expenses similar to what you would find at any school. There are no hidden fees or surprise charges at Salem.

No. Salem welcomes all families who want a Christ-centered private school education for their children. Church membership is not required for admission. However, members of Anchored in Christ, WELS, or ELS congregations qualify for reduced tuition rates.

Yes. A $300 per-student enrollment fee is due at the time of enrollment or re-enrollment. This fee is nonrefundable after June 1. For re-enrollments completed after March 31, the fee increases to $350. This fee secures your child's spot for the upcoming year.