New Salem Evangelical Lutheran School in Sebewaing, MI offers co–educational programs for grades K–4 in a rural community setting.
The school was founded in 1905 and serves a total enrollment of 11 students with one teacher, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 11:1.
Affiliated with the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod, this Michigan elementary school integrates religious orientation with its academic program.
Annual tuition for this rural K–4 private school is $25,000.
New Salem ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for its school history and resources based on oldest founding date and largest endowments.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 11 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Student Body
Total Students
11 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 19%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for New Salem Evangelical Lutheran School?
The application deadline for New Salem Evangelical Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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