Best Dawson County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 9 students in Dawson County, NE (there are 19 public schools, serving 5,513 public students). Less than 1% of all K-12 students in Dawson County, NE are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
100% of private schools in Dawson County, NE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Brethren).

Private Schools in Dawson County (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1710 Avenue A
Gothenburg, NE 69138
(308) 217-1157
Gr: 5-12 | 9 students

Overview

This County (Dawson County)
This State (NE)
# Schools
1 School

Student Body:

# Students
9 Students
41,494 Students

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
1 Teacher
3,087 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.00
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
12 Students
27,356 Students
% White Students
100%
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 Dawson County, NE?
1 private schools are located in Dawson County, NE.
What percentage of students in Dawson County go to private school?
Less than 1% of all K-12 students in Dawson County are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Dawson County?
100% of private schools in Dawson County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Brethren).

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