Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked NE School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 77 students
- Average class size: 16 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
St. Paul Lutheran School
About the School
- St. Paul Lutheran School in Utica, NE, offers co–ed education for grades PK through 8 in a rural community setting.
- Eablished in 1885, the school is affiliated with the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and serves 77 students with a student–teacher ratio of 13:1.
- The school employs 6 teachers, half of whom hold advanced degrees, with an average class size of 16 udents.
- Paul Lutheran School follows a casual dress code and provides elementary and middle school programs consient with its religious orientation.
- The school ranks among the top 20% in Nebraska for school hiory based on its early founding date.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked NE School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 77 students
- Average class size: 16 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
St. Paul Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1885
Student Body
Total Students
77 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
Average Class Size
16 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
There is a $250 book/registration fee per student capped at $500 per family.
Admissions Director
Robert Brauer
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
3 sports
Sports
School Notes
- School Motto: To train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does St. Paul Lutheran School offer?
St. Paul Lutheran School offers 3 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Softball and Volleyball.
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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