For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 84 students in Colfax County, NE (there are 13 public schools, serving 2,613 public students). 3% of all K-12 students in Colfax County, NE are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
100% of private schools in Colfax County, NE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Private Schools in Colfax County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Howell's Community Catholic
(Catholic)
114 N 6th St
Howells, NE 68641
(402) 986-1689
Howells, NE 68641
(402) 986-1689
Gr: K-6 | 44 students
St. John Neumann Elementary School
(Catholic)
420 Cherry St
Clarkson, NE 68629
(402) 892-3474
Clarkson, NE 68629
(402) 892-3474
Gr: PK-6 | 40 students
Overview
This County (Colfax County)
This State (NE)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
84 Students
41,448 Students
% Average Students of Color
4%
20%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
8 Teachers
3,082 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.37
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
1 Student
3,181 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
8%
# Black Students
n/a
1,769 Students
% Black Students
n/a
4%
# White Students
64 Students
27,356 Students
% White Students
76%
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
19 Students
7,712 Students
% of Others Students
23%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Colfax County, NE?
2 private schools are located in Colfax County, NE.
What percentage of students in Colfax County go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Colfax County are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Colfax County?
100% of private schools in Colfax County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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