For the 2025-26 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 (2025-26)
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
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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