Immanuel Lutheran School in Polk, NE serves 21 co–ed students from pre–kindergarten through grade 5 in a rural community setting.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 11:1 with a total of 2 teachers supporting its elementary program.
Affiliated with the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, Immanuel Lutheran School is a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Education Association (ELEA).
The school offers a regular elementary program designed for early childhood and primary grade levels within a rural area.
Nearby private schools include Hampton Lutheran School and Nebraska Christian Schools, providing additional K–12 education options within 10 to 20 miles of Polk.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 21 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
21 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Immanuel Lutheran School?
The application deadline for Immanuel Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Immanuel Lutheran School is Nebraska Christain Schools (10.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Hampton Lutheran School (10.1 miles away)
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Location
Miles
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Hampton Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1509 N Y RD
Hampton, NE 68843
(402) 725-3347
Hampton, NE 68843
(402) 725-3347
10.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 6 students Avg. class size: 1 student
1847 Inskip Ave
Central City, NE 68826
(308) 946-3836
Central City, NE 68826
(308) 946-3836
10.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 234 students
Emmanuel-Faith Lutheran School ![Emmanuel-Faith Lutheran School Photo]( "Emmanuel-Faith Lutheran School Photo")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
806 N Beaver Ave
York, NE 68467
(402) 362-6575
York, NE 68467
(402) 362-6575
18.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 158 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Joseph Catholic School
(Catholic)
428 N East Ave
York, NE 68467
(402) 362-3021
York, NE 68467
(402) 362-3021
19.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 124 students
Zion Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1655 Worms Rd
Saint Libory, NE 68872
(308) 687-6486
Saint Libory, NE 68872
(308) 687-6486
22.2 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 19 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1847 Inskip Ave
Central City, NE 68826
(308) 946-3836
Central City, NE 68826
(308) 946-3836
10.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 234 students
Nebraska Evangelical Lutheran High School ![Nebraska Evangelical Lutheran High School Photo - Cheer Squad]( "Nebraska Evangelical Lutheran High School Photo - Cheer Squad")
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
203 Kendall Street
Waco, NE 68460
(402) 366-8960
Waco, NE 68460
(402) 366-8960
23.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 56 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
Central Catholic Middle & High School
(Catholic)
1200 Ruby Avenue
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 384-2440
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 384-2440
28.5 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 276 students Avg. class size: 47 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Grand Island Lutheran High ![Grand Island Lutheran High Photo - Grand Island Lutheran High, formerly Heartland Lutheran, serves students in grades 7-12.]( "Grand Island Lutheran High Photo - Grand Island Lutheran High, formerly Heartland Lutheran, serves students in grades 7-12.")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
3900 W Husker Highway
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-3900
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-3900
31 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 99 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1004 E Ash St
Sutton, NE 68979
(402) 773-4845
Sutton, NE 68979
(402) 773-4845
31.4 miles
Gr: K-9 | 28 students
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Location
Miles
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Hampton Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1509 N Y RD
Hampton, NE 68843
(402) 725-3347
Hampton, NE 68843
(402) 725-3347
10.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 6 students Avg. class size: 1 student
1847 Inskip Ave
Central City, NE 68826
(308) 946-3836
Central City, NE 68826
(308) 946-3836
10.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 234 students
Emmanuel-Faith Lutheran School ![Emmanuel-Faith Lutheran School Photo]( "Emmanuel-Faith Lutheran School Photo")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
806 N Beaver Ave
York, NE 68467
(402) 362-6575
York, NE 68467
(402) 362-6575
18.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 158 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Joseph Catholic School
(Catholic)
428 N East Ave
York, NE 68467
(402) 362-3021
York, NE 68467
(402) 362-3021
19.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 124 students
Zion Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1655 Worms Rd
Saint Libory, NE 68872
(308) 687-6486
Saint Libory, NE 68872
(308) 687-6486
22.2 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 19 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Hampton Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1509 N Y RD
Hampton, NE 68843
(402) 725-3347
Hampton, NE 68843
(402) 725-3347
10.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 6 students Avg. class size: 1 student
1847 Inskip Ave
Central City, NE 68826
(308) 946-3836
Central City, NE 68826
(308) 946-3836
10.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 234 students
Emmanuel-Faith Lutheran School ![Emmanuel-Faith Lutheran School Photo]( "Emmanuel-Faith Lutheran School Photo")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
806 N Beaver Ave
York, NE 68467
(402) 362-6575
York, NE 68467
(402) 362-6575
18.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 158 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Joseph Catholic School
(Catholic)
428 N East Ave
York, NE 68467
(402) 362-3021
York, NE 68467
(402) 362-3021
19.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 124 students
Trinity Lutheran School ![Trinity Lutheran School Photo - Trinity Lutheran School a PreK-6th grade elementary school in Grand Island, NE.]( "Trinity Lutheran School Photo - Trinity Lutheran School a PreK-6th grade elementary school in Grand Island, NE.")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
208 W 13th St
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 382-5274
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 382-5274
27.6 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 181 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
High Plains Community Jr/sr High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
345 S Pine
Polk, NE 68654
(402) 765-3331
Polk, NE 68654
(402) 765-3331
3.5 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 93 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Central City High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1510 28th St
Central City, NE 68826
(308) 946-3086
Central City, NE 68826
(308) 946-3086
8.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 243 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Central City Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2815 17th Ave
Central City, NE 68826
(308) 946-3056
Central City, NE 68826
(308) 946-3056
8.7 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 223 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Central City Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1711 15th Ave
Central City, NE 68826
(308) 946-3057
Central City, NE 68826
(308) 946-3057
8.8 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 327 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
High Plains Community Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
205 W Pearl St
Clarks, NE 68628
(308) 548-2216
Clarks, NE 68628
(308) 548-2216
10.9 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 114 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
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