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Cherry County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 47 students in Cherry County, NE (there are 10 public schools, serving 825 public students). 5% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
100% of private schools in Cherry County, NE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Cherry County (2026-27)

Zion Lutheran School Photo
Zion Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 47 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 3
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
224 N Government St
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-2745
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Cherry County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Grace Lutheran Elementary School
Grace Lutheran Elementary School
Gr: K-8 | 8 students
Other Lutheran
810 W 3rd Street
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-3593
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Overview

Category
This State (NE)
US
# Schools
1 School
# Students
47 Students
41,453 Students
% Average Students of Color
31%
20%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
2 Teachers
3,094 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
13:1
Average Class Size
11 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$1,200
$6,858

Students by Ethnicity:

0.63
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
8 Students
3,181 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
8%
# Black Students
0 Students
1,769 Students
% Black Students
0%
4%
# White Students
18 Students
27,356 Students
% White Students
38%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
74 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
21 Students
7,738 Students
% of Others Students
45%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
3 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Cherry County, NE?
1 private schools are located in Cherry County, NE.
What percentage of students in Cherry County go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Cherry County are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Cherry County?
100% of private schools in Cherry County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

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