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Cedar County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 446 students in Cedar County, NE (there are 10 public schools, serving 1,210 public students). 27% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
100% of private schools in Cedar County, NE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Cedar County (2026-27)

Map of Cedar Catholic High School
Cedar Catholic High School
Gr: 7-12 | 177 students
Catholic
401 S Broadway Ave
Hartington, NE 68739
(402) 254-3906
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Map of East And West Catholic Elementary School
East And West Catholic Elementary School
Gr: K-6 | 59 students
Catholic
108 W 889 Rd
Hartington, NE 68739
(402) 254-2146
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Map of Holy Trinity Elementary School
Holy Trinity Elementary School
Gr: PK-6 | 185 students
Catholic
502 S Broadway Ave
Hartington, NE 68739
(402) 254-6496
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Map of West Catholic Continuation School
West Catholic Continuation School
Gr: 1-6 | 25 students
Catholic
303 Omaha St
Fordyce, NE 68736
(402) 357-3507
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Overview

Category
This State (NE)
US
# Schools
4 Schools
# Students
446 Students
41,453 Students
% Average Students of Color
1%
20%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
37 Teachers
3,094 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1

Students by Ethnicity:

0.27
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
1 Student
3,181 Students
% Hispanic Students
<1%
8%
# Black Students
0 Students
1,769 Students
% Black Students
0%
4%
# White Students
376 Students
27,356 Students
% White Students
84%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
74 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
69 Students
7,738 Students
% of Others Students
16%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Cedar County, NE?
4 private schools are located in Cedar County, NE.
What percentage of students in Cedar County go to private school?
27% of all K-12 students in Cedar County are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Cedar County?
100% of private schools in Cedar County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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