Best Columbus Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private high school serving 398 students in Columbus, NE.
The top-ranked private high school in Columbus, NE is Scotus Central Catholic Junior/Senior High School.
100% of private high schools in Columbus, NE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Top-Ranked Columbus Private High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1554 18th Ave
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-7165
Gr: 7-12 | 398 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed

Overview

This Town (Columbus)
This State (NE)
# Schools
1 School

Student Body:

# Students
398 Students
14,713 Students
% Average Students of Color
8%
17%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
28 Teachers
1,303 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
Average Class Size
15 students
20 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,950
$10,878

Students by Ethnicity:

0.25
0.40
# American Indian Students
n/a
46 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
14 Students
600 Students
% Asian Students
4%
4%
# Hispanic Students
13 Students
1,035 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
7%
# Black Students
1 Student
534 Students
% Black Students
n/a
4%
# White Students
343 Students
11,303 Students
% White Students
86%
77%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
26 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
27 Students
1,169 Students
% of Others Students
7%
8%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Columbus, NE?
The top-ranked private high schools in Columbus, NE is Scotus Central Catholic Junior/Senior High School.
How many private high schools are located in Columbus?
1 private high schools are located in Columbus.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Columbus?
100% of private high schools in Columbus are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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