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Dakota County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 180 students in Dakota County, NE (there are 14 public schools, serving 4,588 public students). 4% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Nebraska private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
100% of private schools in Dakota County, NE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Dakota County (2026-27)

Map of St. Michael School
St. Michael School
Gr: PK-8 | 180 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
1315 1st Ave
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-1526
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Overview

Category
This State (NE)
US
# Schools
1 School
# Students
180 Students
41,453 Students
% Average Students of Color
91%
20%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
13 Teachers
3,094 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
20%
43%
Average Class Size
18 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,850
$6,858
Average % on Financial Aid
70%
38%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$900
$1,538
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
91%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.42
0.53
# American Indian Students
6 Students
225 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
<1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
1,131 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
135 Students
3,181 Students
% Hispanic Students
75%
8%
# Black Students
0 Students
1,769 Students
% Black Students
0%
4%
# White Students
14 Students
27,356 Students
% White Students
8%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
74 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
23 Students
7,738 Students
% of Others Students
13%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Dakota County, NE?
1 private schools are located in Dakota County, NE.
What percentage of students in Dakota County go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Dakota County are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Dakota County?
100% of private schools in Dakota County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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