In 1997, parents and church members in the Cedar Valley responded to surveys regarding their desire for a Lutheran High School. Based on parental and community concerns, Lutheran churches in the area organized the Eastern Iowa Lutheran High School Association to oversee the establishment of schools as needed. Over the years, this group raised funds in support of Valley Lutheran High School which opened in a satellite location in 2003 while construction began on the current Valley school building. In 2004, Valley Lutheran opened the doors to its first high school classes. The Valley Lutheran Middle School was added in 2006 and in the fall of 2012, Valley Lutheran School expanded its mission to include elementary grades when asked to continue the legacy of Lutheran Elementary education when Immanuel Lutheran School closed that previous spring. This afforded families the opportunity to seek quality Christian education in one building for Kindergarten through 12th grade.

Valley Lutheran School, located in the heart of Cedar Falls, welcomes students from towns across the Cedar Valley. VLS enrolls students in grades Kindergarten through 12 from diverse Christian faith traditions who desire spiritual, academic and co-curricular growth in a safe environment. Valley provides students with a well-rounded Christian education including a full curriculum of core courses, and college preparatory education. Valley Lutheran School motivates and challenges each student to grow and succeed. Families choose Valley as an alternative to public education, as we educate children, not only academically, spiritually and emotionally, but also through the love of Jesus Christ.

Why parents choose Valley Lutheran School

• Christ-Centered learning environment
• Small Class sizes
• Christian morals and values taught
• Law/Gospel discipline
• Student to Teacher Ratio 12:1
• Advanced Placement Courses
• Exceptional Test Scores
• Christian Service
• Differentiated Instruction, Individualized Learning
• Award winning athletics, speech, drama, music and robotics teams
• Outstanding educators
• Minds and hearts prepared for the future-College and Beyond
• Valley Lutheran provides top-notch education “Where Faith and Knowledge Grow as One.”

Mission Statement

More Than A School

2 Timothy 3:16-17

Vision Statement

Valley Lutheran School, grounded in His truth and grace, prepares, trains, and teaches our students and families to serve and live for Christ.  

Prepares: Valley equips His children with the truth as revealed in His Word.  Ephesians 6:14-17

Trains: Valley equips His children to live out their faith and be strong witnesses for Christ in the world.  Galatians 2:20

Teaches: Valley equips His children with academic excellence to fulfill God’s unique calling in their lives  Proverbs 9:9