Best Nemaha County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 225 students in Nemaha County, KS (there are 7 public schools, serving 1,878 public students). 11% of all K-12 students in Nemaha County, KS are educated in private schools (compared to the KS state average of 8%).
The top-ranked private school in Nemaha County, KS is Sts Peter & Paul School.
100% of private schools in Nemaha County, KS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Top-Ranked Nemaha County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
409 Elk St
Seneca, KS 66538
(785) 336-2727
Gr: PK-8 | 225 students

Overview

This County (Nemaha County)
This State (KS)
# Schools
1 School

Student Body:

# Students
225 Students
42,829 Students
% Average Students of Color
99%
24%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
14 Teachers
3,336 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.34
0.57
# American Indian Students
n/a
218 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
1,416 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
9 Students
4,886 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
12%
# Black Students
180 Students
1,703 Students
% Black Students
80%
4%
# White Students
1 Student
26,342 Students
% White Students
n/a
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
108 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
35 Students
7,372 Students
% of Others Students
16%
18%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Nemaha County, KS?
The top-ranked private schools in Nemaha County, KS is Sts Peter & Paul School.
How many private schools are located in Nemaha County?
1 private schools are located in Nemaha County.
What percentage of students in Nemaha County go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Nemaha County are educated in private schools (compared to the KS state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Nemaha County?
100% of private schools in Nemaha County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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