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Buffalo County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 631 students in Buffalo County, NE (there are 28 public schools, serving 8,430 public students). 7% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is lower than the Nebraska private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
100% of private schools in Buffalo County, NE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Buffalo County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Catholic High School Of Kearney
Catholic High School Of Kearney
Gr: 6-12 | 369 students
Catholic
110 E 35th St
Kearney, NE 68847
(308) 234-2610
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Map of Faith Christian School
Faith Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 81 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Christian
5710 19th Ave
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 236-8744
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Zion Lutheran School Photo
Zion Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 181 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2421 Avenue C
Kearney, NE 68847
(308) 234-3410
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Buffalo County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Platte Valley Academy
Platte Valley Academy
Gr: K-12 | 48 students
Seventh Day Adventist
19338 W Campus Drive
Shelton, NE 68876
(308) 647-5151
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Overview

Category
This State (NE)
US
# Schools
3 Schools
# Students
631 Students
41,453 Students
% Average Students of Color
10%
20%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
45 Teachers
3,094 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
25%
43%
Average Class Size
10 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Acceptance Rate
90%
91%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.36
0.53
# American Indian Students
6 Students
225 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
<1%
# Asian Students
16 Students
1,131 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
26 Students
3,181 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
8%
# Black Students
4 Students
1,769 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
500 Students
27,356 Students
% White Students
79%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
74 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
78 Students
7,738 Students
% of Others Students
12%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
4 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Buffalo County, NE?
The top ranked private schools in Buffalo County, NE is Catholic High School Of Kearney.
How many private schools are located in Buffalo County?
3 private schools are located in Buffalo County.
What percentage of students in Buffalo County go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Buffalo County are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Buffalo County?
100% of private schools in Buffalo County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Buffalo County are often viewed compared to one another?

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