Question 1

Is Salem Lutheran School better than Stillwater Area Public Schools (District 834)?

Accepted Answer

Salem Lutheran consistently outperforms Minnesota state averages — reading at the 71st percentile vs MN's 49%, and math at the 75th percentile vs MN's 46%. With an 11:1 student-teacher ratio and 15+ years average teacher experience, we offer what large public schools simply cannot: every child is truly known.

Question 2

How much does Salem Lutheran School cost?

Accepted Answer

Tuition assistance is available for all families. Before/after care is offered at approximately 50% of public school costs. We believe a world-class Christ-centered education should be accessible — contact us for a personalized tuition estimate.

Question 3

Does Salem Lutheran School accept students from outside Stillwater or District 834?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Salem serves families from across Washington County MN, St. Croix County WI, and the greater St. Croix River Valley — including Hudson, Lake Elmo, Oak Park Heights, Bayport, Scandia, and beyond. Open enrollment with a 95%+ acceptance rate.

Question 4

What grades does Salem Lutheran School offer?

Accepted Answer

Salem Lutheran School offers Preschool through 8th grade, all on one campus in Stillwater, MN.

Question 5

What makes a Christian education different from public school?

Accepted Answer

A Salem education integrates Biblical truth into every subject — not as an add-on, but as the foundation. Students develop academic excellence alongside character, moral grounding, and a sense of purpose that carries them through life.