Shepherd Of The Valley Lutheran School
Shepherd of the Valley is a congregation of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS), the third largest Lutheran Church body in the United States, with congregations in all 50 states and 25 foreign countries.
Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade Christian Education is available for both members and non-members of the congregations.
The mission of Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran School is to assist parents in providing a high quality, Christ-centered education for each child.
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Students: 71 students
- Yearly Tuition: $3,000
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Shepherd Of The Valley Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1979
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
71 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
9%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
15 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5 sports
Sports
School Notes
- Shepherd of the Valley is a congregation of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS), the third largest Lutheran Church body in the United States, with congregations in all 50 states and 25 foreign countries.
- Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade Christian Education is available for both members and non-members of the congregations.
- The mission of Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran School is to assist parents in providing a high quality, Christ-centered education for each child.
Source: Verified school update
School Reviews
5 2/21/2019
The quality of investment from teachers and staff at Shepherd of the Valley. Our son has blossomed, both intellectually and socially, at this school. We couldn't have hoped for better!
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