Platte Valley Academy in Shelton, NE, is a co–ed K–12 private school affiliated with the Seventh Day Adventist Church located in a rural community.
The school serves 48 students with a student–teacher ratio of 7:1, supported by 7 teachers.
The student body includes 34% students of color, reflecting some diversity within this small enrollment.
Platte Valley Academy offers a full K through 12 program within a rural/small town setting in Nebraska.
As a Seventh Day Adventist school, it maintains religious affiliation while providing regular elementary and secondary education.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Student Body
Total Students
48 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
34%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
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 Platte Valley Academy?
The application deadline for Platte Valley Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Platte Valley Academy is Grand Island Lutheran High (17.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Christ Lutheran School (11.6 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Christ Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
13175 W 70th St
Juniata, NE 68955
(402) 744-4991
Juniata, NE 68955
(402) 744-4991
11.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 85 students
New Hope Christian School
(Christian)
610 S High St
Cairo, NE 68824
(308) 485-4169
Cairo, NE 68824
(308) 485-4169
15.3 miles
Gr: K-7 | 54 students Tuition 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
17.7 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 99 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Catholic High School Of Kearney
(Catholic)
110 E 35th St
Kearney, NE 68847
(308) 234-2610
Kearney, NE 68847
(308) 234-2610
20.2 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 369 students
St. Michael's Elementary School
(Catholic)
721 Creighton Ave
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 462-6310
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 462-6310
20.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 286 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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
17.7 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 99 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Catholic High School Of Kearney
(Catholic)
110 E 35th St
Kearney, NE 68847
(308) 234-2610
Kearney, NE 68847
(308) 234-2610
20.2 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 369 students
Central Catholic Middle & High School
(Catholic)
1200 Ruby Avenue
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 384-2440
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 384-2440
20.4 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 276 students Avg. class size: 47 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Cecilia Middle Sch/high School
(Catholic)
521 N Kansas Ave
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 462-2105
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 462-2105
22 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 253 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
1847 Inskip Ave
Central City, NE 68826
(308) 946-3836
Central City, NE 68826
(308) 946-3836
42.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 234 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Christ Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
13175 W 70th St
Juniata, NE 68955
(402) 744-4991
Juniata, NE 68955
(402) 744-4991
11.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 85 students
New Hope Christian School
(Christian)
610 S High St
Cairo, NE 68824
(308) 485-4169
Cairo, NE 68824
(308) 485-4169
15.3 miles
Gr: K-7 | 54 students Tuition 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
17.7 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 99 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Catholic High School Of Kearney
(Catholic)
110 E 35th St
Kearney, NE 68847
(308) 234-2610
Kearney, NE 68847
(308) 234-2610
20.2 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 369 students
St. Michael's Elementary School
(Catholic)
721 Creighton Ave
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 462-6310
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 462-6310
20.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 286 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Christ Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
13175 W 70th St
Juniata, NE 68955
(402) 744-4991
Juniata, NE 68955
(402) 744-4991
11.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 85 students
St. Michael's Elementary School
(Catholic)
721 Creighton Ave
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 462-6310
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 462-6310
20.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 286 students Tuition listed
Zion Lutheran School ![Zion Lutheran School Photo]( "Zion Lutheran School Photo")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2421 Avenue C
Kearney, NE 68847
(308) 234-3410
Kearney, NE 68847
(308) 234-3410
20.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 181 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Faith Christian School
(Christian)
5710 19th Ave
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 236-8744
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 236-8744
20.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 81 students Avg. class size: 5 students Tuition listed
Zion Classical Academy
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
465 S Marian Rd
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 462-5012
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 462-5012
21.1 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 89 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Shelton Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
210 9th St
Shelton, NE 68876
(308) 647-6558
Shelton, NE 68876
(308) 647-6558
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 159 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Shelton High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
210 9th St
Shelton, NE 68876
(308) 647-5459
Shelton, NE 68876
(308) 647-5459
1.9 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 117 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Wood River Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1003 Lilly St
Wood River, NE 68883
(308) 583-2525
Wood River, NE 68883
(308) 583-2525
6.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 224 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Wood River Rural High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13800 W Wood River Rd
Wood River, NE 68883
(308) 583-2249
Wood River, NE 68883
(308) 583-2249
6.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 145 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Wood River Rural Middle School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13800 W Wood River Rd
Wood River, NE 68883
(308) 583-2249
Wood River, NE 68883
(308) 583-2249
6.1 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 98 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
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