For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 28 students in Clay County, NE (there are 8 public schools, serving 1,093 public students). 2% of all K-12 students in Clay County, NE are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
100% of private schools in Clay County, NE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Private Schools in Clay County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1004 E Ash St
Sutton, NE 68979
(402) 773-4845
Sutton, NE 68979
(402) 773-4845
Gr: K-9 | 28 students
Overview
This County (Clay County)
This State (NE)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
28 Students
41,494 Students
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
5 Teachers
3,087 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.53
# American Indian Students
n/a
225 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
1,131 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
3,181 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
8%
# Black Students
n/a
1,769 Students
% Black Students
n/a
4%
# White Students
21 Students
27,356 Students
% White Students
75%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
74 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
7 Students
7,758 Students
% of Others Students
25%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Clay County, NE?
1 private schools are located in Clay County, NE.
What percentage of students in Clay County go to private school?
2% of all K-12 students in Clay County are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Clay County?
100% of private schools in Clay County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
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