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Crete Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 109 students in Crete, NE, 5% of all K-12 students in Crete, NE are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
100% of private schools in Crete, NE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Crete Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. James Elementary School
St. James Elementary School
Gr: PK-6 | 109 students
Catholic
525 E 14th St
Crete, NE 68333
(402) 826-2318
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Crete, NE Private School Trends

1
Private Schools
109
Students
69%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Category
This Town (Crete)
This State (NE)
# Schools
1 School
237 Schools
# Students
109 Students
41,453 Students
% Students of Color
69%
20%
0.64
0.53
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# 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
56 Students
3,181 Students
% Hispanic Students
51%
8%
# Black Students
3 Students
1,769 Students
% Black Students
3%
4%
# White Students
27 Students
27,356 Students
% White Students
25%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
74 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
23 Students
7,738 Students
% of Others Students
21%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
10 Teachers
3,094 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Crete, NE?
The top ranked private schools in Crete, NE is St. James Elementary School.
How many private schools are located in Crete?
1 private schools are located in Crete.
What percentage of students in Crete go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Crete are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Crete?
100% of private schools in Crete are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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