Platte Valley Academy in Shelton, NE, is a co–ed K–12 private school affiliated with the Seventh Day Adventist Church located in a rural community.
The school serves 48 students with a student–teacher ratio of 7:1, supported by 7 teachers.
The student body includes 34% students of color, reflecting some diversity within this small enrollment.
Platte Valley Academy offers a full K through 12 program within a rural/small town setting in Nebraska.
As a Seventh Day Adventist school, it maintains religious affiliation while providing regular elementary and secondary education.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Student Body
Total Students
48 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
34%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
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 Platte Valley Academy?
The application deadline for Platte Valley Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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