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Immanuel Lutheran School
Christ Lutheran School Top 6 · Oldest Founding Date (NE)

Columbus Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 1,326 students in Columbus, NE, 21% of all K-12 students in Columbus, NE are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Nebraska private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
100% of private schools in Columbus, NE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Columbus Private Schools (2026-27)

Christ Lutheran School Photo
Christ Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 41 students
Sports: 2
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
32312 122nd Ave
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-3531
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Immanuel Lutheran School Photo
Immanuel Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 187 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 4
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2865 26th Avenue
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-8423
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Map of St. Anthony School
St. Anthony School
Gr: PK-6 | 131 students
Catholic
1719 6th Street
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-4767
(1)
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Map of St. Johns Lutheran School
St. Johns Lutheran School
Gr: PK-7 | 68 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
39346 205th Ave
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 285-0335
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Map of Scotus Central Catholic Junior/Senior High School
Scotus Central Catholic Junior/Senior High School
Gr: 7-12 | 398 students
Catholic
1554 18th Ave
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-7165
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Map of Columbus Christian School
Columbus Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 34 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
3418 15th St
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 562-6470
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Map of St. Bonaventure Elementary School
St. Bonaventure Elementary School
Gr: K-6 | 196 students
Catholic
1604 15th St
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-7153
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Map of St. Isidore Elementary School
St. Isidore Elementary School
Gr: PK-6 | 271 students
Catholic
3821 20th St
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-2604
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Columbus, NE Private School Trends

8
Private Schools
1,326
Students
$4,305
Avg. Tuition
13
Avg. Class Size
9%
Students of Color
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Columbus)
This State (NE)
# Schools
8 Schools
237 Schools
# Students
1,326 Students
41,453 Students
% Students of Color
9%
20%
0.39
0.53
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
225 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
25 Students
1,131 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
68 Students
3,181 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
8%
# Black Students
2 Students
1,769 Students
% Black Students
<1%
4%
# White Students
1,008 Students
27,356 Students
% White Students
76%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
74 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
223 Students
7,738 Students
% of Others Students
17%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
88 Teachers
3,094 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
32%
43%
Average Class Size
13 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
9 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,305
$6,858
Average % on Financial Aid
30%
38%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$1,538
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
91%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Columbus, NE?
The top ranked private schools in Columbus, NE include St. Anthony School, Christ Lutheran School, and St. Johns Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in Columbus?
8 private schools are located in Columbus.
How diverse are private schools in Columbus?
Columbus private schools are approximately 9% minority students, which is lower than the Nebraska private school average of 20%.
What percentage of students in Columbus go to private school?
21% of all K-12 students in Columbus are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Columbus?
100% of private schools in Columbus are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private schools in Columbus are often viewed compared to one another?

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