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Dodge County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 703 students in Dodge County, NE (there are 23 public schools, serving 6,844 public students). 9% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Nebraska private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
100% of private schools in Dodge County, NE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Dodge County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Bergan Catholic Middle School/High School
Bergan Catholic Middle School/High School
Gr: 7-12 | 206 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
545 E 4th St
Fremont, NE 68025
(402) 721-9683
(3)
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Bergan Elementary Photo
Bergan Elementary
Gr: PK-6 | 292 students
Avg. class size: 36 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
1515 N. Johnson Rd
Fremont, NE 68025
(402) 721-9766
(4)
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Map of Immanuel Lutheran School
Immanuel Lutheran School
Gr: 1-4 | 8 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
27053 County Road 12
Hooper, NE 68031
(402) 654-3663
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Map of St. Wenceslaus Elementary School
St. Wenceslaus Elementary School
Gr: PK-6 | 46 students
Catholic
212 N Linden St
Dodge, NE 68633
(402) 693-2819
(1)
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Map of Trinity Lutheran Elementary School
Trinity Lutheran Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 151 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 2
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1546 N Luther Rd
Fremont, NE 68025
(402) 721-5959
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Dodge County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Heartland Christian School
Heartland Christian School
Gr: NS-12 | 10 students
Baptist
1106 N Main St
Fremont, NE 68025
(402) 721-1059
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Overview

Category
This State (NE)
US
# Schools
5 Schools
# Students
703 Students
41,453 Students
% Average Students of Color
5%
20%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
52 Teachers
3,094 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
82%
43%
Average Class Size
23 students
17 students
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,283
$6,858
Average % on Financial Aid
45%
38%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$500
$1,538
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
91%
Average Endowment Size
$7 million
$ million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.38
0.53
# American Indian Students
0 Students
225 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
1,131 Students
% Asian Students
<1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
17 Students
3,181 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
8%
# Black Students
2 Students
1,769 Students
% Black Students
<1%
4%
# White Students
675 Students
27,356 Students
% White Students
76%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
74 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
191 Students
7,738 Students
% of Others Students
22%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Dodge County, NE?
The top ranked private schools in Dodge County, NE include Bergan Elementary and Bergan Catholic Middle School/High School.
How many private schools are located in Dodge County?
5 private schools are located in Dodge County.
How diverse are private schools in Dodge County?
Dodge County private schools are approximately 5% minority students, which is lower than the Nebraska private school average of 20%.
What percentage of students in Dodge County go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Dodge County are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Dodge County?
100% of private schools in Dodge County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private schools in Dodge County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Dodge County include: Trinity Lutheran Elementary School vs. Bergan Catholic Middle School/High School

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