For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 78 students in Atkinson, NE (there are 3 public schools, serving 428 public students). 15% of all K-12 students in Atkinson, NE are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
100% of private schools in Atkinson, NE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Private Schools in Atkinson, NE (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Joseph Elementary School
(Catholic)
102 N. Tuller
Atkinson, NE 68713
(402) 925-2104
Atkinson, NE 68713
(402) 925-2104
Gr: PK-8 | 78 students
Overview
This Town (Atkinson)
This State (NE)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
78 Students
41,494 Students
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
5 Teachers
3,087 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.53
# American Indian Students
n/a
225 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
1,131 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
3,181 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
8%
# Black Students
n/a
1,769 Students
% Black Students
n/a
4%
# White Students
47 Students
27,356 Students
% White Students
60%
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
31 Students
7,758 Students
% of Others Students
40%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Atkinson, NE?
1 private schools are located in Atkinson, NE.
What percentage of students in Atkinson go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in Atkinson are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Atkinson?
100% of private schools in Atkinson are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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