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Best Adams County Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private preschools serving 460 students in Adams County, NE.
100% of private preschools in Adams County, NE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Adams County Private Preschools (2026)

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 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
3 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Preschools

YearAdams County Total Schools
20253
20243
20233
20222
20212
20202
20192
20182
20172
20162
20152
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# Students
460 Students
28,838 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Preschool

YearAdams County AverageNebraska (NE) AverageNational Average
2025153200191
2024153195187
2023227198185
202280204188
202180199184
202080192179
201975200182
201875197181
201780191183
201680188181
201580184173
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% Average Students of Color
13%
21%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearAdams County AverageNebraska (NE) AverageNational Average
202513%21%32%
202413%21%32%
202314%18%32%
20225%16%31%
20215%16%32%
20205%17%31%
20199%15%31%
20189%15%30%
20175%17%31%
20165%17%31%
20155%17%31%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
33 Teachers
2,020 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearAdams County AverageNebraska (NE) AverageNational Average
202514:114:112:1
202414:114:112:1
202323:115:112:1
202215:115:112:1
202115:115:112:1
202015:115:112:1
201914:116:112:1
201814:115:112:1
201718:115:112:1
201618:115:112:1
201518:115:113:1
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Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
9 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,357
$6,918

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.57

Diversity Score Trends

YearAdams County AverageNebraska (NE) AverageNational Average
20250.550.570.65
20240.550.570.65
20230.490.530.65
20220.520.510.64
20210.520.520.64
20200.520.520.64
20190.510.500.64
20180.510.500.64
20170.470.490.62
20160.470.490.62
20150.470.480.62
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# American Indian Students
n/a
83 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
11 Students
684 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearAdams County AverageNebraska (NE) AverageNational Average
20252%3%4%
20242%2%5%
20233%3%5%
20192%2%5%
20182%3%5%
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# Hispanic Students
26 Students
2,214 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
8%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearAdams County AverageNebraska (NE) AverageNational Average
20256%8%8%
20246%8%8%
20237%7%8%
20223%6%8%
20213%6%7%
20203%6%7%
20193%5%7%
20183%5%7%
20171%5%6%
20161%5%7%
20151%5%6%
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# Black Students
1 Student
1,205 Students
% Black Students
n/a
4%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearAdams County AverageNebraska (NE) AverageNational Average
20231%3%6%
20191%3%6%
20181%3%6%
20171%3%6%
20161%3%6%
20151%3%6%
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# White Students
266 Students
17,568 Students
% White Students
58%
61%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearAdams County AverageNebraska (NE) AverageNational Average
202558%61%48%
202458%61%48%
202368%64%48%
202258%66%50%
202158%65%50%
202058%65%51%
201963%67%52%
201863%67%52%
201765%68%54%
201665%68%54%
201565%69%54%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
46 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
156 Students
6,925 Students
% of Others Students
34%
24%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearAdams County AverageNebraska (NE) AverageNational Average
202534%24%34%
202434%25%33%
202321%23%33%
202238%23%31%
202138%23%31%
202038%23%31%
201931%23%30%
201831%22%30%
201733%22%30%
201633%22%29%
201533%21%29%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Adams County, NE?
The top ranked private preschools in Adams County, NE is St. Michael's Elementary School.
How many private preschools are located in Adams County?
3 private preschools are located in Adams County.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Adams County?
100% of private preschools in Adams County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

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