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Battle Creek Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 148 students in Battle Creek, NE, 20% of all K-12 students in Battle Creek, NE are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Nebraska private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
100% of private schools in Battle Creek, NE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Battle Creek Private Schools (2026-27)

St. John Lutheran School Photo
St. John Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 148 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 6
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
102 W Martin St
Battle Creek, NE 68715
(402) 675-3605
(1)
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Battle Creek, NE Private School Trends (10-Year)

1
Private Schools
148
Students
-8.1% (-13 students) 10-yr
$2,800
Avg. Tuition
+170.8% (+$1,766) 8-yr
12
Avg. Class Size
-25.0% (-4 students) 8-yr
5%
Students of Color
-92.3% (-60.0 pp) 10-yr
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-25.0% (-5.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Battle Creek)
This State (NE)
# Schools
1 School
237 Schools
# Students
148 Students
41,498 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearBattle Creek, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
2025140191179
2024154189172
2023145195174
2022163198185
2021163193180
2020161187171
2019158191175
2018184187172
2017184190180
2016174189178
2015161182167
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% Students of Color
5%
20%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearBattle Creek, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
20255%20%34%
20245%21%34%
20233%18%33%
20223%17%33%
20213%17%32%
20203%17%32%
20195%16%31%
20183%16%31%
20175%20%32%
20165%20%32%
201565%20%32%
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0.50
0.53

Diversity Score Trends

YearBattle Creek, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
20250.490.530.65
20240.510.530.65
20230.500.500.65
20220.520.480.64
20210.520.480.64
20200.520.490.64
20190.510.470.63
20180.520.470.63
20170.520.440.61
20160.520.440.61
20150.520.430.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
225 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
1,131 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearBattle Creek, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
20251%3%5%
20241%3%5%
20231%2%5%
20221%3%4%
20211%3%4%
20201%3%4%
20191%3%4%
20181%3%4%
20171%2%4%
20161%2%4%
20151%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
n/a
3,181 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
8%
# Black Students
2 Students
1,769 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearBattle Creek, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
20251%4%7%
20241%4%7%
20231%4%8%
20221%4%7%
20211%4%7%
20201%4%8%
20191%3%7%
20181%4%7%
20171%3%7%
20161%3%7%
20151%4%8%
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# White Students
88 Students
27,356 Students
% White Students
59%
66%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearBattle Creek, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
202563%66%52%
202457%66%52%
202361%69%52%
202254%70%54%
202154%70%54%
202055%70%54%
201956%71%56%
201848%70%56%
201748%73%58%
201651%73%58%
201555%74%58%
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# 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
57 Students
7,754 Students
% of Others Students
39%
19%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearBattle Creek, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
202535%18%26%
202441%18%26%
202337%18%25%
202244%16%25%
202144%16%25%
202043%16%24%
201942%17%24%
201850%16%23%
201750%16%22%
201647%16%22%
201543%14%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
10 Teachers
3,094 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearBattle Creek, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
202514:113:111:1
202415:113:111:1
202315:114:111:1
202216:114:111:1
202116:114:111:1
202016:114:112:1
201916:114:112:1
201820:114:112:1
201720:114:112:1
201619:114:112:1
201520:114:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
42%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearBattle Creek, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
202550%42%55%
202450%43%54%
202350%42%54%
202250%42%54%
202150%43%54%
202050%42%54%
201933%41%53%
201833%41%53%
201733%38%53%
201633%38%52%
201514%36%52%
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Average Class Size
12 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2017-2025)

YearBattle Creek, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
2025121715
2024141715
2023141715
2022141615
2021141615
2020141715
2019141715
2018161715
2017161615
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,800
$7,724

Tuition Cost Trends (2017-2025)

YearBattle Creek, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
2025$2,800$8,078$15,012
2024$2,600$4,884$13,254
2023$2,200$4,861$12,626
2022$1,550$4,239$12,187
2021$1,550$3,977$11,800
2020$1,300$3,664$11,512
2019$1,300$3,577$11,293
2018$1,034$3,071$11,017
2017$1,034$3,155$10,708
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Average % on Financial Aid
23%
38%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2020-2025)

YearBattle Creek, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
202523%39%34%
202423%39%34%
202323%38%34%
202223%34%33%
202123%34%33%
202023%31%32%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$1,538

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2020-2025)

YearBattle Creek, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
2025$1,000$1,459$7,073
2024$1,000$1,454$6,930
2023$1,000$1,568$6,469
2022$1,000$1,856$6,289
2021$1,000$1,856$6,055
2020$1,000$1,631$5,921
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
91%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearBattle Creek, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
202599%90%81%
202499%94%85%
202399%93%85%
202299%94%85%
202199%94%85%
202099%95%85%
2019100%95%85%
2018100%95%85%
2017100%94%85%
2016100%94%85%
2015100%95%85%
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Average Number of Sports
6 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Battle Creek, NE?
The top ranked private schools in Battle Creek, NE is St. John Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in Battle Creek?
1 private schools are located in Battle Creek.
What percentage of students in Battle Creek go to private school?
20% of all K-12 students in Battle Creek are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Battle Creek?
100% of private schools in Battle Creek are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

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