Our Redeemer Lutheran School in Staplehurst, NE, serves 63 students from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in a rural community setting.
The school operates as a co–educational Lutheran Church Missouri Synod–affiliated institution offering regular elementary and middle school programs.
With a student–teacher ratio of 16:1 and 4 teachers on staff, the school provides a classroom size conducive to individualized attention.
Student diversity at Our Redeemer Lutheran School includes approximately 4% students of color, reflecting demographic characteristics of the area.
The school is located near other private Lutheran schools within a 16–mile radius, supporting educational options in the rural Staplehurst region.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 63 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
63 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
4%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
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 Our Redeemer Lutheran School?
The application deadline for Our Redeemer Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to Our Redeemer Lutheran School is Nebraska Evangelical Lutheran High School (15.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Vincent Depaul School (5.2 miles away)
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Location
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St. Vincent Depaul School
(Catholic)
152 Pinewood Ave
Seward, NE 68434
(402) 643-9525
Seward, NE 68434
(402) 643-9525
5.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 48 students
St. John Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
877 N Columbia Ave
Seward, NE 68434
(402) 643-4535
Seward, NE 68434
(402) 643-4535
5.8 miles
Gr: K-8 | 177 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Paul Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1100 D St
Utica, NE 68456
(402) 534-2121
Utica, NE 68456
(402) 534-2121
10.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 77 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
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(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
203 Kendall Street
Waco, NE 68460
(402) 366-8960
Waco, NE 68460
(402) 366-8960
15.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 56 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
Trinity Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
401 Norval St
Waco, NE 68460
(402) 758-5364
Waco, NE 68460
(402) 758-5364
15.8 miles
Gr: K-8 | 26 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Nebraska Evangelical Lutheran High School ![Nebraska Evangelical Lutheran High School Photo - Cheer Squad]( "Nebraska Evangelical Lutheran High School Photo - Cheer Squad")
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
203 Kendall Street
Waco, NE 68460
(402) 366-8960
Waco, NE 68460
(402) 366-8960
15.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 56 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
Aquinas Middle High School
(Catholic)
3420 MN Rd.
David City, NE 68632
(402) 367-3175
David City, NE 68632
(402) 367-3175
18.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 486 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
4400 N 1st St
Lincoln, NE 68521
(402) 474-5820
Lincoln, NE 68521
(402) 474-5820
24.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 237 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
1100 N 56th Street
Lincoln, NE 68504
(402) 467-5404
Lincoln, NE 68504
(402) 467-5404
29.5 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 323 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 8
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Montessori School
8400 Cody Drive
Lincoln, NE 68512
(402) 858-5151
Lincoln, NE 68512
(402) 858-5151
30.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 124 students Avg. class size: 19 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Vincent Depaul School
(Catholic)
152 Pinewood Ave
Seward, NE 68434
(402) 643-9525
Seward, NE 68434
(402) 643-9525
5.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 48 students
St. John Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
877 N Columbia Ave
Seward, NE 68434
(402) 643-4535
Seward, NE 68434
(402) 643-4535
5.8 miles
Gr: K-8 | 177 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Paul Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1100 D St
Utica, NE 68456
(402) 534-2121
Utica, NE 68456
(402) 534-2121
10.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 77 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Trinity Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
401 Norval St
Waco, NE 68460
(402) 758-5364
Waco, NE 68460
(402) 758-5364
15.8 miles
Gr: K-8 | 26 students Tuition listed
Aquinas Middle High School
(Catholic)
3420 MN Rd.
David City, NE 68632
(402) 367-3175
David City, NE 68632
(402) 367-3175
18.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 486 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Vincent Depaul School
(Catholic)
152 Pinewood Ave
Seward, NE 68434
(402) 643-9525
Seward, NE 68434
(402) 643-9525
5.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 48 students
St. Paul Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1100 D St
Utica, NE 68456
(402) 534-2121
Utica, NE 68456
(402) 534-2121
10.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 77 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Aquinas Middle High School
(Catholic)
3420 MN Rd.
David City, NE 68632
(402) 367-3175
David City, NE 68632
(402) 367-3175
18.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 486 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Aquinas Catholic Elementary School
(Catholic)
1026 5th St
David City, NE 68632
(402) 367-3669
David City, NE 68632
(402) 367-3669
19.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 250 students
St. Joseph Catholic School
(Catholic)
428 N East Ave
York, NE 68467
(402) 362-3021
York, NE 68467
(402) 362-3021
22.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 124 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
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Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
532 Northern Heights
Seward, NE 68434
(402) 643-2988
Seward, NE 68434
(402) 643-2988
5.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 511 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
200 E Pinewood
Seward, NE 68434
(402) 643-2968
Seward, NE 68434
(402) 643-2968
5.5 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 558 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
(Math: 85% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2401 Karol Kay Blvd
Seward, NE 68434
(402) 643-2986
Seward, NE 68434
(402) 643-2986
6.1 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 416 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1301 Centennial
Utica, NE 68456
(402) 534-2321
Utica, NE 68456
(402) 534-2321
10.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 263 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Centennial
Utica, NE 68456
(402) 534-2321
Utica, NE 68456
(402) 534-2321
10.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 151 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
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