Nemaha County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 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 are educated in private schools (compared to the KS state average of 8%).
100% of private schools in Nemaha County, KS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Nemaha County (2026-27)

Map of Sts Peter & Paul School
Gr: PK-8 | 225 students
Catholic
409 Elk St
Seneca, KS 66538
(785) 336-2727

Overview

Category
This State (KS)
US
# Schools
1 School
# Students
225 Students
42,923 Students
% Average Students of Color
99%
24%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
14 Teachers
3,373 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1

Students by Ethnicity:

0.34
0.57
# American Indian Students
0 Students
212 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
1,414 Students
% Asian Students
0%
3%
# Hispanic Students
9 Students
4,862 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
12%
# Black Students
180 Students
1,702 Students
% Black Students
80%
4%
# White Students
1 Student
26,310 Students
% White Students
<1%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
108 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
35 Students
7,482 Students
% of Others Students
16%
18%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Nemaha County, KS?
1 private schools are located in Nemaha County, KS.
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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