Grace Lutheran Elementary School in Valentine, NE serves coed students in grades K through 8 within a rural community setting.
The school has an enrollment of 8 students and employs 1 teacher, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 8:1.
It operates under an Other Lutheran religious affiliation and provides a regular elementary and secondary education program.
The school's small enrollment size may appeal to families seeking a rural K–8 private school environment in Valentine.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
8 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Grace Lutheran Elementary School?
The application deadline for Grace Lutheran Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Grace Lutheran Elementary School is St. Francis Indian School (25.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Zion Lutheran School (0.9 miles away)
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Zion Lutheran School ![Zion Lutheran School Photo - Your child's academic classroom setting]( "Zion Lutheran School Photo - Your child's academic classroom setting")
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
224 N Government St
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-2745
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-2745
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 47 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Sapa Un Catholic Academy Elementary School
(Catholic)
350 S Oak St
Saint Francis, SD 57572
(605) 747-2361
Saint Francis, SD 57572
(605) 747-2361
25.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 37 students
502 Warrior Dr
Saint Francis, SD 57572
(605) 747-2299
Saint Francis, SD 57572
(605) 747-2299
25.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 575 students
White Eagle Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
485 E. 2nd St.
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-2476
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-2476
30.5 miles
Gr: 1-10 | 11 students Tuition listed
St. Boniface School
(Catholic)
101 E 4th St
Stuart, NE 68780
(402) 924-3803
Stuart, NE 68780
(402) 924-3803
74.6 miles
Gr: 1-6 | 37 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
502 Warrior Dr
Saint Francis, SD 57572
(605) 747-2299
Saint Francis, SD 57572
(605) 747-2299
25.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 575 students
White Eagle Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
485 E. 2nd St.
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-2476
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-2476
30.5 miles
Gr: 1-10 | 11 students Tuition listed
St. Marys Schools
(Catholic)
300 N 4th St
Oneill, NE 68763
(402) 336-4455
Oneill, NE 68763
(402) 336-4455
101.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 218 students
100 Mission Dr
Pine Ridge, SD 57770
(605) 407-8289
Pine Ridge, SD 57770
(605) 407-8289
103.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 435 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Dakota Christian School
(Calvinist)
37614 Sd Highway 44
Corsica, SD 57328
(605) 243-2211
Corsica, SD 57328
(605) 243-2211
115.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 95 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Zion Lutheran School ![Zion Lutheran School Photo - Your child's academic classroom setting]( "Zion Lutheran School Photo - Your child's academic classroom setting")
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
224 N Government St
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-2745
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-2745
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 47 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Sapa Un Catholic Academy Elementary School
(Catholic)
350 S Oak St
Saint Francis, SD 57572
(605) 747-2361
Saint Francis, SD 57572
(605) 747-2361
25.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 37 students
502 Warrior Dr
Saint Francis, SD 57572
(605) 747-2299
Saint Francis, SD 57572
(605) 747-2299
25.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 575 students
White Eagle Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
485 E. 2nd St.
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-2476
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-2476
30.5 miles
Gr: 1-10 | 11 students Tuition listed
St. Boniface School
(Catholic)
101 E 4th St
Stuart, NE 68780
(402) 924-3803
Stuart, NE 68780
(402) 924-3803
74.6 miles
Gr: 1-6 | 37 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Zion Lutheran School ![Zion Lutheran School Photo - Your child's academic classroom setting]( "Zion Lutheran School Photo - Your child's academic classroom setting")
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
224 N Government St
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-2745
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-2745
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 47 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
502 Warrior Dr
Saint Francis, SD 57572
(605) 747-2299
Saint Francis, SD 57572
(605) 747-2299
25.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 575 students
St. Joseph Elementary School
(Catholic)
102 N. Tuller
Atkinson, NE 68713
(402) 925-2104
Atkinson, NE 68713
(402) 925-2104
83.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 78 students
St. Marys Continuation School
(Catholic)
326 E Benton
Oneill, NE 68763
(402) 336-2664
Oneill, NE 68763
(402) 336-2664
101.3 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 128 students
St. Marys Schools
(Catholic)
300 N 4th St
Oneill, NE 68763
(402) 336-4455
Oneill, NE 68763
(402) 336-4455
101.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 218 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
360 West 4th Street
Cody, NE 69211
(402) 823-4117
Cody, NE 69211
(402) 823-4117
0.4 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 32 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
239 N Wood
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-3367
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-3367
0.4 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 159 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
28406 300 1st St
Valentine, NE 69201
(605) 378-3881
Valentine, NE 69201
(605) 378-3881
0.8 miles
Gr: K-8
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
615 E 5th St
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-3237
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-3237
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 285 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
431 N Green St
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-1780
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-1780
1.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 158 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
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