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Colfax County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 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 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).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Colfax County (2026-27)

Map of Howell's Community Catholic
Howell's Community Catholic
Gr: K-6 | 44 students
Catholic
114 N 6th St
Howells, NE 68641
(402) 986-1689
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Map of St. John Neumann Elementary School
St. John Neumann Elementary School
Gr: PK-6 | 40 students
Catholic
420 Cherry St
Clarkson, NE 68629
(402) 892-3474
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Overview

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

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
8 Teachers
3,094 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1

Students by Ethnicity:

0.37
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
64 Students
27,356 Students
% White Students
76%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
74 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
19 Students
7,738 Students
% of Others Students
23%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

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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