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St. Paul Lutheran School

1100 D St Utica, NE 68456

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked NE School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 77 students
  • Average class size: 16 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update
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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 (2026-27)

  • 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:

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Attribute
School History

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1885
School Calendar
School Motto
To train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.

Student Body

Total Students
77 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
Average Class Size
16 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
There is a $250 book/registration fee per student capped at $500 per family.
Admissions Director
Robert Brauer

Sports

Total Sports Offered
3 sports

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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The average private school tuition in Nebraska is $6,068 for elementary schools and $10,307 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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