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Best Wayne County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 75 students in Wayne County, NE (there are , serving 1,258 public students). 6% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
100% of private schools in Wayne County, NE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s in Wayne County (2026-27)

Map of St. Mary Elementary School
Gr: PK-6 | 49 students
Catholic
420 E 7th St
Wayne, NE 68787
(402) 375-2337
Map of Trinity Lutheran School
Gr: PK-4 | 26 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 4
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
212 W 4th St.
Hoskins, NE 68740
(402) 565-4517

Overview

Category
This State (NE)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
75 Students
41,498 Students
% Average Students of Color
22%
20%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
6 Teachers
3,094 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Average Class Size
7 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.62
0.53
# American Indian Students
1 Student
225 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
1,131 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
11 Students
3,181 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
8%
# Black Students
n/a
1,769 Students
% Black Students
n/a
4%
# White Students
38 Students
27,356 Students
% White Students
51%
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
25 Students
7,754 Students
% of Others Students
33%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
4 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Wayne County, NE?
2 private schools are located in Wayne County, NE.
What percentage of students in Wayne County go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Wayne County are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Wayne County?
100% of private schools in Wayne County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

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