St. Paul Lutheran School

St. Pauls Lutheran School was formally established in 1876 as the ministry arm of St. Pauls Lutheran Church and to provide children of the community with a comprehensive Christian education in a nurturing family-like setting.
Our campus is comprised of 5 classrooms, a gymnasium with stage, lunch room, computer lab, library, large playground and outdoor field.
It is our mission to support parents in providing a Christian education for their children.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top-Ranked NE School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 86 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

St. Paul Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Nebraska for:

Category
Attribute
School History

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1869
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
86 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
2%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is St. Paul Lutheran School's ranking?
St. Paul Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Nebraska for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Paul Lutheran School?
The application deadline for St. Paul Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top-Ranked NE School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 86 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Nebraska is $6,889 for elementary schools and $10,878 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Nebraska is 91% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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