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Cass County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 271 students in Cass County, NE (there are 15 public schools, serving 3,956 public students). 6% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
100% of private schools in Cass County, NE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Cass County (2026-27)

Map of First Baptist School
First Baptist School
Gr: PK-12 | 114 students
Baptist
814 Main St
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
(402) 296-5948
(1)
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Map of St. John The Baptist School
St. John The Baptist School
Gr: PK-8 | 157 students
Catholic
500 S 18th St
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
(402) 296-6230
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Overview

Category
This State (NE)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
271 Students
41,453 Students
% Average Students of Color
5%
20%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
26 Teachers
3,094 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,300
$6,858

Students by Ethnicity:

0.37
0.53
# American Indian Students
0 Students
225 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
1,131 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
3,181 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
8%
# Black Students
5 Students
1,769 Students
% Black Students
2%
4%
# White Students
215 Students
27,356 Students
% White Students
77%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
74 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
51 Students
7,738 Students
% of Others Students
18%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Cass County, NE?
2 private schools are located in Cass County, NE.
What percentage of students in Cass County go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Cass County are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Cass County?
100% of private schools in Cass County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

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