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Best Platte County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 10 private schools serving 1,696 students in Platte County, NE (there are , serving 5,458 public students). 24% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Nebraska private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
100% of private schools in Platte County, NE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Platte County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

Christ Lutheran School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 41 students
Sports: 2
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
32312 122nd Ave
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-3531
Immanuel Lutheran School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 187 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 3
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2865 26th Avenue
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-8423
Map of St. Anthony School
Gr: PK-6 | 131 students
Catholic
1719 6th Street
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-4767
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Map of St. Johns Lutheran School
Gr: PK-7 | 68 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
39346 205th Ave
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 285-0335
Map of Scotus Central Catholic Junior/Senior High School
Gr: 7-12 | 398 students
Catholic
1554 18th Ave
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-7165
Map of Columbus Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 34 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
3418 15th St
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 562-6470
Map of Holy Family School
Gr: PK-12 | 121 students
Catholic
301 Pine St.
Lindsay, NE 68644
(402) 428-3455
Map of St. Bonaventure Elementary School
Gr: K-6 | 196 students
Catholic
1604 15th St
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-7153
Map of St. Francis Schools
Gr: K-12 | 232 students
Catholic
300 S 7th St
Humphrey, NE 68642
(402) 923-0818
Map of St. Isidore Elementary School
Gr: PK-6 | 271 students
Catholic
3821 20th St
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-2604

Overview

Category
This State (NE)
US
# Schools
10 Schools
# Students
1,696 Students
41,498 Students
% Average Students of Color
9%
20%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
120 Teachers
3,094 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
32%
42%
Average Class Size
13 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
9 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,200
$6,827
Average % on Financial Aid
30%
38%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$1,538
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
91%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.37
0.53
# American Indian Students
n/a
225 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
26 Students
1,131 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
68 Students
3,181 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
8%
# Black Students
2 Students
1,769 Students
% Black Students
n/a
4%
# White Students
1,313 Students
27,356 Students
% White Students
77%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
74 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
287 Students
7,754 Students
% of Others Students
17%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
2 extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Platte County, NE?
The top ranked private schools in Platte County, NE include Christ Lutheran School, St. Johns Lutheran School, and St. Anthony School.
How many private schools are located in Platte County?
10 private schools are located in Platte County.
How diverse are private schools in Platte County?
Platte County private schools are approximately 9% minority students, which is lower than the Nebraska private school average of 20%.
What percentage of students in Platte County go to private school?
24% of all K-12 students in Platte County are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Platte County?
100% of private schools in Platte County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private schools in Platte County are often viewed compared to one another?

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