For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 204 students in Knox County, NE (there are 15 public schools, serving 1,774 public students). 10% of all K-12 students in Knox County, NE are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
100% of private schools in Knox County, NE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Private Schools in Knox County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Ludger Elementary School
(Catholic)
410 Bryant Ave
Creighton, NE 68729
(402) 358-3501
Creighton, NE 68729
(402) 358-3501
Gr: PK-5 | 61 students
St. Rose Of Lima Elementary School
(Catholic)
1302 W 5th St.
Crofton, NE 68730
(402) 388-4393
Crofton, NE 68730
(402) 388-4393
Gr: PK-8 | 143 students
Overview
This County (Knox County)
This State (NE)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
204 Students
41,494 Students
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
14 Teachers
3,087 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.53
# American Indian Students
n/a
225 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
1,131 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
3,181 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
8%
# Black Students
n/a
1,769 Students
% Black Students
n/a
4%
# White Students
125 Students
27,356 Students
% White Students
61%
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
79 Students
7,758 Students
% of Others Students
39%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Knox County, NE?
2 private schools are located in Knox County, NE.
What percentage of students in Knox County go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Knox County are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Knox County?
100% of private schools in Knox County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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