Buffalo County Private High Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private high school serving 369 students in Buffalo County, NE.
100% of private high schools in Buffalo County, NE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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Top Ranked Buffalo County Private High Schools (2026-27)

Map of 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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Buffalo County Private High Schools (Closed)

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

Overview

Category
This State (NE)
US
# Schools
1 School
# Students
369 Students
14,731 Students
% Average Students of Color
9%
17%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
24 Teachers
1,308 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1

Students by Ethnicity:

0.19
0.40
# American Indian Students
1 Student
46 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
8 Students
600 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
18 Students
1,035 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
7%
# Black Students
3 Students
534 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
332 Students
11,303 Students
% White Students
90%
77%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
26 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
6 Students
1,172 Students
% of Others Students
2%
8%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Buffalo County, NE?
The top ranked private high schools in Buffalo County, NE is Catholic High School Of Kearney.
How many private high schools are located in Buffalo County?
1 private high schools are located in Buffalo County.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Buffalo County?
100% of private high schools in Buffalo County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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