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Trinity Lutheran School Top 14 · Oldest Founding Date (NE)
Grand Island Lutheran High Top 24 · Lowest Acceptance Rate (NE)

Grand Island Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 566 students in Grand Island, NE, 5% of all K-12 students in Grand Island, NE are educated in private schools versus public 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 Grand Island, NE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Grand Island Private Schools (2026-27)

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Trinity Lutheran School
Gr: PK-6 | 181 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 13
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
208 W 13th St
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 382-5274
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Map of Central Catholic Middle & High School
Central Catholic Middle & High School
Gr: 6-12 | 276 students
Avg. class size: 47 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
1200 Ruby Avenue
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 384-2440
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Grand Island Lutheran High Photo
Grand Island Lutheran High
Gr: 7-12 | 99 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 4
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
3900 W Husker Highway
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-3900
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Map of Platte Valley Adventist School
Platte Valley Adventist School
Gr: 2-8 | 10 students
Seventh Day Adventist
636 S Shady Bend Road
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 384-1480
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Grand Island, Nebraska Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Christ Lutheran School
Christ Lutheran School
Gr: NS-8 | 17 students
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
1316 N Grand Island Ave
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 381-2837
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Grand Island, NE Private School Trends

4
Private Schools
566
Students
$5,150
Avg. Tuition
47
Avg. Class Size
19%
Students of Color
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Grand Island)
This State (NE)
# Schools
4 Schools
237 Schools
# Students
566 Students
41,453 Students
% Students of Color
19%
20%
0.51
0.53
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
225 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
1,131 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
74 Students
3,181 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
8%
# Black Students
14 Students
1,769 Students
% Black Students
2%
4%
# White Students
383 Students
27,356 Students
% White Students
68%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
74 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
88 Students
7,738 Students
% of Others Students
16%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
45 Teachers
3,094 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
44%
43%
Average Class Size
47 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
3 courses
9 courses
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,150
$6,858
Average % on Financial Aid
42%
38%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
$1,538
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
91%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Grand Island, NE?
The top ranked private schools in Grand Island, NE is Trinity Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in Grand Island?
4 private schools are located in Grand Island.
What percentage of students in Grand Island go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Grand Island are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Grand Island?
100% of private schools in Grand Island are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).
Which private schools in Grand Island are often viewed compared to one another?

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