Butler County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 736 students in Butler County, NE (there are 6 public schools, serving 1,004 public students). 42% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
100% of private schools in Butler County, NE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Butler County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Aquinas Middle High School
Gr: PK-12 | 486 students
Catholic
3420 MN Rd.
David City, NE 68632
(402) 367-3175
Map of Aquinas Catholic Elementary School
Gr: PK-5 | 250 students
Catholic
1026 5th St
David City, NE 68632
(402) 367-3669

Overview

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

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
73 Teachers
3,094 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Average Number of AP Courses
1 course
9 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$34,978
$6,858
Average Endowment Size
$6 million
$ million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.36
0.53
# American Indian Students
0 Students
225 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
1,131 Students
% Asian Students
0%
3%
# Hispanic Students
19 Students
3,181 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
8%
# Black Students
0 Students
1,769 Students
% Black Students
0%
4%
# White Students
572 Students
27,356 Students
% White Students
78%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
74 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
145 Students
7,738 Students
% of Others Students
20%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Butler County, NE?
The top ranked private schools in Butler County, NE is Aquinas Middle High School.
How many private schools are located in Butler County?
2 private schools are located in Butler County.
What percentage of students in Butler County go to private school?
42% of all K-12 students in Butler County are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Butler County?
100% of private schools in Butler County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Which private schools in Butler County are often viewed compared to one another?

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