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Best Cherry County Private Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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 in Cherry County, NE 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).

Private Schools in Cherry County (2025-26)

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

School
Location
Quick Facts
810 W 3rd Street
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-3593
Gr: K-8 | 8 students

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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