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Dawes County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 42 students in Dawes County, NE (there are 7 public schools, serving 1,176 public students). 3% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
50% of private schools in Dawes County, NE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Dawes County (2026-27)

Map of Chadron State College Child Development Center Lab
Chadron State College Child Development Center Lab
Gr: PK-K | 36 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Daycare / Preschool
1000 Main St - Burkhiser Technology Comp
Chadron, NE 69337
(308) 432-6372
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Map of Prairie View Adventist School
Prairie View Adventist School
Gr: 2-6 | 6 students
Seventh Day Adventist
602 Bordeaux St
Chadron, NE 69337
(308) 432-4228
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Dawes County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Trunk Butte Christian School
Trunk Butte Christian School
Gr: PK-1 | 9 students
5240 Highway 20
Chadron, NE 69337
(308) 432-3717
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Overview

Category
This State (NE)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
42 Students
41,453 Students

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
2 Teachers
3,094 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
13:1
Average Class Size
14 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,999
$6,858
Average Endowment Size
$2 million
$ million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.45
0.53
# 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
0 Students
3,181 Students
% Hispanic Students
0%
8%
# Black Students
0 Students
1,769 Students
% Black Students
0%
4%
# White Students
4 Students
27,356 Students
% White Students
67%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
74 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
2 Students
7,738 Students
% of Others Students
33%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Dawes County, NE?
2 private schools are located in Dawes County, NE.
What percentage of students in Dawes County go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Dawes County are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Dawes County?
50% of private schools in Dawes County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist).

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