For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 234 students in Merrick County, NE (there are 6 public schools, serving 1,212 public students). 16% of all K-12 students in Merrick County, NE are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
100% of private schools in Merrick County, NE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other).
Private Schools in Merrick County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1847 Inskip Ave
Central City, NE 68826
(308) 946-3836
Central City, NE 68826
(308) 946-3836
Gr: PK-12 | 234 students
Overview
This County (Merrick County)
This State (NE)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
234 Students
41,460 Students
% Average Students of Color
14%
20%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
18 Teachers
3,082 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.53
# American Indian Students
2 Students
225 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
19 Students
1,131 Students
% Asian Students
8%
3%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
3,181 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
8%
# Black Students
8 Students
1,769 Students
% Black Students
4%
4%
# White Students
190 Students
27,356 Students
% White Students
81%
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
12 Students
7,724 Students
% of Others Students
5%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Merrick County, NE?
1 private schools are located in Merrick County, NE.
What percentage of students in Merrick County go to private school?
16% of all K-12 students in Merrick County are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Merrick County?
100% of private schools in Merrick County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other).
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