Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran School is a part of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS). The WELS Schools system is the fourth largest private school system in America and is blessed to have a rich tradition of academic excellence in its Preschool through Grade 12 schools. WELS has operated highly regarded schools across the United States, the Caribbean, and elsewhere in the world for over 150 years. Currently, WELS churches and associations operate 400+ Early Childhood Ministries, 300+ Lutheran Elementary Schools, 24 Lutheran High Schools, and 2 Preparatory High Schools across the United States.

WELS has provided excellent instructors to these schools by training its own teachers since 1884. Each of our teachers has a minimum of a Bachelor of Science in Education degree. Continuing education for our teachers is also a priority through participation in various in-services, conferences, seminars, and classes. It is gratifying to report that, on average, students attending WELS schools annually tend to outperform their peers by a considerable margin on national achievement tests. We humbly thank God for his blessings upon our schools. SVLS is proud to continue this rich tradition of academic excellence in the Fox Valley community!