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Adams County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 713 students in Adams County, NE (there are 19 public schools, serving 5,137 public students). 12% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
100% of private schools in Adams County, NE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Adams County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Michael's Elementary School
St. Michael's Elementary School
Gr: PK-5 | 286 students
Catholic
721 Creighton Ave
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 462-6310
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Map of Christ Lutheran School
Christ Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 85 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
13175 W 70th St
Juniata, NE 68955
(402) 744-4991
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Map of St. Cecilia Middle Sch/high School
St. Cecilia Middle Sch/high School
Gr: 6-12 | 253 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 15
Catholic
521 N Kansas Ave
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 462-2105
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Map of Zion Classical Academy
Zion Classical Academy
Gr: PK-6 | 89 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
465 S Marian Rd
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 462-5012
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Overview

Category
This State (NE)
US
# Schools
4 Schools
# Students
713 Students
41,453 Students
% Average Students of Color
15%
20%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
55 Teachers
3,094 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Average Class Size
20 students
17 students
Average ACT score
22
(Out of 36)

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,329
$6,858

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.53
# American Indian Students
0 Students
225 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
25 Students
1,131 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
51 Students
3,181 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
8%
# Black Students
1 Student
1,769 Students
% Black Students
<1%
4%
# White Students
447 Students
27,356 Students
% White Students
63%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
74 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
189 Students
7,738 Students
% of Others Students
27%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
15 extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Adams County, NE?
The top ranked private schools in Adams County, NE is St. Michael's Elementary School.
How many private schools are located in Adams County?
4 private schools are located in Adams County.
What percentage of students in Adams County go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Adams County are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Adams County?
100% of private schools in Adams County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).
Which private schools in Adams County are often viewed compared to one another?

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