About the School
- 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 Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
48 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
34%
State avg.: 20%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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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Distance: 11.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 85 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
13175 W 70th St
Juniata, NE 68955
(402) 744-4991
Distance: 15.3 mi
Gr: K-7 | 54 students
Christian
610 S High St
Cairo, NE 68824
(308) 485-4169
Distance: 17.7 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 99 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 4
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
3900 W Husker Highway
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-3900
Distance: 20.2 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 369 students
Catholic
110 E 35th St
Kearney, NE 68847
(308) 234-2610
Distance: 20.3 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 286 students
Catholic
721 Creighton Ave
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 462-6310
Distance: 17.7 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 99 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 4
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
3900 W Husker Highway
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-3900
Distance: 20.2 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 369 students
Catholic
110 E 35th St
Kearney, NE 68847
(308) 234-2610
Distance: 20.4 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 276 students
Avg. class size: 47 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
1200 Ruby Avenue
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 384-2440
Distance: 22.0 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: 42.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 234 students
1847 Inskip Ave
Central City, NE 68826
(308) 946-3836
Distance: 11.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 85 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
13175 W 70th St
Juniata, NE 68955
(402) 744-4991
Distance: 15.3 mi
Gr: K-7 | 54 students
Christian
610 S High St
Cairo, NE 68824
(308) 485-4169
Distance: 17.7 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 99 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 4
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
3900 W Husker Highway
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-3900
Distance: 20.2 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 369 students
Catholic
110 E 35th St
Kearney, NE 68847
(308) 234-2610
Distance: 20.3 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 286 students
Catholic
721 Creighton Ave
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 462-6310
Distance: 11.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 85 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
13175 W 70th St
Juniata, NE 68955
(402) 744-4991
Distance: 20.3 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 286 students
Catholic
721 Creighton Ave
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 462-6310
Distance: 20.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 181 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2421 Avenue C
Kearney, NE 68847
(308) 234-3410
Distance: 20.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 81 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Christian
5710 19th Ave
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 236-8744
Distance: 21.1 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 89 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
465 S Marian Rd
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 462-5012
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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