For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 228 students in Beatrice, NE (there are 5 public schools, serving 2,102 public students). 10% of all K-12 students in Beatrice, NE are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Nebraska private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
100% of private schools in Beatrice, NE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Private Schools in Beatrice, NE (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Joseph Elementary School
(Catholic)
420 N 6th St
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-5033
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-5033
Gr: PK-5 | 89 students
St. Pauls Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
930 Prairie Ln
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-3414
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-3414
Gr: PK-5 | 139 students Avg. class size: 13 students Extracurrculars: 1 Acceptance rate listed
Overview
This Town (Beatrice)
This State (NE)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
228 Students
41,494 Students
% Average Students of Color
3%
20%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
14 Teachers
3,087 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
25%
42%
Average Class Size
13 students
17 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
91%
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
2 Students
3,181 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
8%
# Black Students
n/a
1,769 Students
% Black Students
n/a
4%
# White Students
142 Students
27,356 Students
% White Students
62%
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
84 Students
7,758 Students
% of Others Students
37%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
1 extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Beatrice, NE?
2 private schools are located in Beatrice, NE.
What percentage of students in Beatrice go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Beatrice are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Beatrice?
100% of private schools in Beatrice are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
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