Best Cuming County Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 434 students in Cuming County, NE (there are 7 public schools, serving 1,469 public students). 23% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Nebraska private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
100% of private schools in Cuming County, NE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Cuming County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Guardian Angels Central Catholic High School
Gr: 7-12 | 147 students
Catholic
419 E Decatur St
West Point, NE 68788
(402) 372-5326
St. Paul Lutheran School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 36 students
Avg. class size: 4 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 7
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
325 N Colfax St
West Point, NE 68788
(402) 372-2355
Map of Guardian Angels Continuation School
Gr: K | 251 students
Catholic
408 E Walnut St
West Point, NE 68788
(402) 372-5328
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Cuming County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Zion Lutheran School
Gr: K-8 | 15 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1710 20th Road
Bancroft, NE 68004
(402) 648-7534

Overview

Category
This State (NE)
US
# Schools
3 Schools
# Students
434 Students
41,498 Students
% Average Students of Color
10%
20%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
41 Teachers
3,094 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Average Class Size
4 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$1,900
$7,724
Average Summer Program Cost
$160
$0
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
91%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.18
0.53
# American Indian Students
n/a
225 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
1,131 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
45 Students
3,181 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
8%
# Black Students
1 Student
1,769 Students
% Black Students
n/a
4%
# White Students
452 Students
27,356 Students
% White Students
90%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
74 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
3 Students
7,754 Students
% of Others Students
1%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Cuming County, NE?
The top ranked private schools in Cuming County, NE include St. Paul Lutheran School and Guardian Angels Central Catholic High School.
How many private schools are located in Cuming County?
3 private schools are located in Cuming County.
What percentage of students in Cuming County go to private school?
23% of all K-12 students in Cuming County are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Cuming County?
100% of private schools in Cuming County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

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