For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 180 students in Dakota County, NE (there are 14 public schools, serving 4,588 public students). 4% of all K-12 students in Dakota County, NE are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Nebraska private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
100% of private schools in Dakota County, NE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Private Schools in Dakota County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Michael School
(Catholic)
1315 1st Ave
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-1526
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-1526
Gr: PK-8 | 180 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Overview
This County (Dakota County)
This State (NE)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
180 Students
41,494 Students
% Average Students of Color
91%
20%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
13 Teachers
3,087 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
20%
42%
Average Class Size
18 students
17 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,850
$7,701
Average % on Financial Aid
70%
39%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$900
$1,461
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
91%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.42
0.53
# American Indian Students
6 Students
225 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
1,131 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
135 Students
3,181 Students
% Hispanic Students
75%
8%
# Black Students
n/a
1,769 Students
% Black Students
n/a
4%
# White Students
14 Students
27,356 Students
% White Students
8%
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
23 Students
7,758 Students
% of Others Students
13%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
6 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Dakota County, NE?
1 private schools are located in Dakota County, NE.
What percentage of students in Dakota County go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Dakota County are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Dakota County?
100% of private schools in Dakota County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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