For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 100 students in Thurston County, NE (there are 9 public schools, serving 2,046 public students). 5% of all K-12 students in Thurston County, NE are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
100% of private schools in Thurston County, NE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Private Schools in Thurston County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Augustine Indian Mission School
(Catholic)
1 Mission Rd South
Winnebago, NE 68071
(402) 878-2291
Winnebago, NE 68071
(402) 878-2291
Gr: K-8 | 100 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Overview
This County (Thurston County)
This State (NE)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
100 Students
41,494 Students
% Average Students of Color
99%
20%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
10 Teachers
3,087 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Average Class Size
15 students
17 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.02
0.53
# American Indian Students
101 Students
225 Students
% American Indian Students
99%
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
1 Student
27,356 Students
% White Students
1%
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
n/a
7,758 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Thurston County, NE?
1 private schools are located in Thurston County, NE.
What percentage of students in Thurston County go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Thurston County are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Thurston County?
100% of private schools in Thurston County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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