Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked NE School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 44 students
- Yearly Tuition: $1,000
- Acceptance rate: 90%
- Average class size: 8 students
- Application Deadline: May. 1 / rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Deshler Lutheran School
About the School
- Deshler Lutheran School is a K-8 elementary school located in beautiful Deshler, Nebraska.
- We offer a dynamic K-8 Christian eduation.
- We believe parents and teachers work together in partnership in educating children.
- Our school is accredited by the State of Nebraska.
- We offer a challenging academic program with many extra-curricular activies.
- Our caring family atmosphere offers children a safe environment in which to grow as Christians.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked NE School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 44 students
- Yearly Tuition: $1,000
- Acceptance rate: 90%
- Average class size: 8 students
- Application Deadline: May. 1 / rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
Deshler Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1889
Student Body
Total Students
44 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
2%
State avg.: 20%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
8 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
May. 1 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Tuition is not charged to association church members.
% on Financial Aid
50%
Acceptance Rate
90%
National avg.: 82%
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5 sports
School Notes
- School Motto: DLS strives to instill the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ in His children, preparing them to live out their faith in their daily life while encouraging each student to rise to their full God-given potential.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Deshler Lutheran School cost?
Deshler Lutheran School's tuition is approximately $1,000 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Deshler Lutheran School?
The acceptance rate of Deshler Lutheran School is 90%, which is lower than the national average of 91%.
What sports does Deshler Lutheran School offer?
Deshler Lutheran School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Dance, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is Deshler Lutheran School's ranking?
Deshler Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Nebraska for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Deshler Lutheran School?
The application deadline for Deshler Lutheran School is May. 1 / rolling (applications are due on May. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Deshler Lutheran School is Sutton Christian School (33.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. Pauls Lutheran School (40.6 miles away)
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Distance: 33.4 mi
Gr: K-9 | 28 students
Christian
1004 E Ash St
Sutton, NE 68979
(402) 773-4845
Distance: 40.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 81 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 2
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
108 E Highway 4
Plymouth, NE 68424
(402) 656-4465
Distance: 46.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 83 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
112 Church St
Linn, KS 66953
(785) 348-5792
Distance: 46.8 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 253 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 15
Catholic
521 N Kansas Ave
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 462-2105
Distance: 47.7 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 89 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
465 S Marian Rd
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 462-5012
Distance: 33.4 mi
Gr: K-9 | 28 students
Christian
1004 E Ash St
Sutton, NE 68979
(402) 773-4845
Distance: 46.8 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 253 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 15
Catholic
521 N Kansas Ave
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 462-2105
Distance: 50.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 177 students
Catholic
209 S Cherry St
Beloit, KS 67420
(785) 738-2942
Distance: 50.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 167 students
Catholic
712 E Main St
Beloit, KS 67420
(785) 738-3941
Distance: 61.9 mi
Gr: K-11 | 22 students
Christian
Po Box 128
Green, KS 67447
(785) 944-3324
Distance: 33.4 mi
Gr: K-9 | 28 students
Christian
1004 E Ash St
Sutton, NE 68979
(402) 773-4845
Distance: 40.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 81 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 2
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
108 E Highway 4
Plymouth, NE 68424
(402) 656-4465
Distance: 46.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 83 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
112 Church St
Linn, KS 66953
(785) 348-5792
Distance: 46.8 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 253 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 15
Catholic
521 N Kansas Ave
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 462-2105
Distance: 47.7 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 89 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
465 S Marian Rd
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 462-5012
Distance: 40.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 81 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 2
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
108 E Highway 4
Plymouth, NE 68424
(402) 656-4465
Distance: 46.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 83 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
112 Church St
Linn, KS 66953
(785) 348-5792
Distance: 47.7 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 89 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
465 S Marian Rd
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 462-5012
Distance: 48.5 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 286 students
Catholic
721 Creighton Ave
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 462-6310
Distance: 50.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 177 students
Catholic
209 S Cherry St
Beloit, KS 67420
(785) 738-2942
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Deshler Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1402 3rd St
Deshler, NE 68340
(402) 365-7272
Deshler, NE 68340
(402) 365-7272
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 126 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Deshler High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1402 3rd St
Deshler, NE 68340
(402) 365-7272
Deshler, NE 68340
(402) 365-7272
0.2 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 120 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Thayer Central High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
930 Eads Ave
Hebron, NE 68370
(402) 768-6117
Hebron, NE 68370
(402) 768-6117
8 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 191 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Thayer Central Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1020 Eads Ave
Hebron, NE 68370
(402) 768-7287
Hebron, NE 68370
(402) 768-7287
8.1 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 256 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Bruning-davenport Elem/davenpt
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
106 N Juniper Ave
Davenport, NE 68335
(402) 364-2225
Davenport, NE 68335
(402) 364-2225
13.2 miles
Gr: 2-4 | 38 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
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