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Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran School

Lutheran (Wisconsin Synod) school · Grades Pre-K–8

Menasha, WI

N8728 Coop Rd, Menasha, WI 54952

Overall grade: B+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • B+Class size
  • A-Years serving families
  • B+Diversity

What stands out

  • Growing: enrollment up 76% since 2011–12
  • Serving families in Menasha since at least 2011

Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran School is a Lutheran (Wisconsin Synod) private school in Menasha, Wisconsin, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 97 students and around 15 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 76% since 2011–12. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 169 days a year. Wisconsin has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
97
Teachers
6.5 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
14.9
Boys and girls
Coed · 46 girls, 51 boys
Religious affiliation
Lutheran (Wisconsin Synod)
School day
About 7 hours
School year
169 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 52% of Christian elementary schools in Wisconsin.
    • Compared with 252 Christian elementary schools in Wisconsin.

    Students by survey year

    55’11–1281’13–1496’15–1695’17–1885’19–20102’21–2297’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K20
    K7
    112
    29
    317
    45
    515
    613
    79
    810

    Student body

    White84%
    Hispanic or Latino6%
    Black4%
    Two or more races4%
    Asian2%

    Help paying tuition in Wisconsin

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran School whether it takes part.

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    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran School

    What grades does Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran School serve?

    Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran School?

    About 97 students, with 15 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Wisconsin has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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