For the 2025 school year, there is 1 private school serving 117 students in Boone County, NE (there are 7 public schools, serving 988 public students). 11% of all K-12 students in Boone County, NE are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Nebraska private school average acceptance rate of 90%.
100% of private schools in Boone County, NE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Private Schools in Boone County (2025)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Michael's School
(Catholic)
520 W Church St
Albion, NE 68620
(402) 395-2926
Albion, NE 68620
(402) 395-2926
Gr: PK-8 | 117 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Boone County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. John The Baptist (Closed 2010)
(Catholic)
Po Box 208
Petersburg, NE 68652
(402) 386-5472
Petersburg, NE 68652
(402) 386-5472
Gr: 2-7 | 12 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Boone County, NE?
1 private schools are located in Boone County, NE.
What percentage of students in Boone County go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Boone County are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Boone County?
100% of private schools in Boone County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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