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Columbus Private Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private preschools serving 732 students in Columbus, NE.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Nebraska private preschool average acceptance rate of 92%.
100% of private preschools in Columbus, NE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Columbus Private Preschools (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
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 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. 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

6
Private Schools
732
Students
$4,482
Avg. Tuition
13
Avg. Class Size
8%
Students of Color
16:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Columbus)
This State (NE)
# Schools
6 Schools
164 Schools
# Students
732 Students
28,798 Students
% Students of Color
8%
21%
0.45
0.57
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
83 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
684 Students
% Asian Students
<1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
28 Students
2,214 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
8%
# Black Students
1 Student
1,205 Students
% Black Students
<1%
4%
# White Students
510 Students
17,568 Students
% White Students
70%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
46 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
189 Students
6,917 Students
% of Others Students
26%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
46 Teachers
2,022 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
32%
38%
Average Class Size
13 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
9 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,482
$5,883
Average % on Financial Aid
30%
33%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$1,716
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
92%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
5 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Columbus, NE?
The top ranked private preschools in Columbus, NE include St. Anthony School, Immanuel Lutheran School, and St. Johns Lutheran School.
How many private preschools are located in Columbus?
6 private preschools are located in Columbus.
How diverse are private preschools in Columbus?
Columbus private preschools are approximately 8% minority students, which is lower than the Nebraska private school average of 21%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Columbus?
100% of private preschools in Columbus are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).
Which private preschools in Columbus are often viewed compared to one another?

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