For the 2025 school year, there is 1 private school serving 109 students in Crete, NE (there are 6 public schools, serving 2,268 public students). 5% of all K-12 students in Crete, NE are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
The top ranked private school in Crete, NE is St. James Elementary School.
100% of private schools in Crete, NE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Top Ranked Crete Private Schools (2025)
School
Location
Grades
Students
St. James Elementary School
(Catholic)
525 E 14th St
Crete, NE 68333
(402) 826-2318
Crete, NE 68333
(402) 826-2318
Grades: PK-6
| 109 students
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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