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Trinity Lutheran School Top 13 · Oldest Founding Date (NE)
Grand Island Lutheran High Top 24 · Lowest Acceptance Rate (NE)

Grand Island Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Grand Island Private Schools (2026)

Trinity Lutheran School Photo
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 (10-Year)

4
Private Schools
-42.9% (-3 schools) 10-yr
566
Students
-14.8% (-98 students) 10-yr
$15,075
Avg. Tuition
+402.5% (+$12,075) 10-yr
47
Avg. Class Size
+62.1% (+18 students) 10-yr
19%
Students of Color
+11.8% (+2.0 pp) 10-yr
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+18.2% (+2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Grand Island)
This State (NE)
# Schools
4 Schools
237 Schools
# Students
566 Students
41,490 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearGrand Island, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
2025130191179
2024130189172
2023127195174
2022130198185
2021105193180
2020105187171
201992191175
201881187172
201791190180
201695189178
201595182167
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% Students of Color
19%
20%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearGrand Island, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
202520%20%34%
202420%21%34%
202322%18%33%
202217%17%33%
202118%17%32%
202018%17%32%
201916%16%31%
201816%16%31%
201715%20%32%
201617%20%32%
201517%20%32%
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0.51
0.53

Diversity Score Trends

YearGrand Island, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
20250.430.530.65
20240.430.530.65
20230.460.500.65
20220.420.480.64
20210.420.480.64
20200.420.490.64
20190.400.470.63
20180.400.470.63
20170.430.440.61
20160.450.440.61
20150.450.430.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
225 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
1,131 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearGrand Island, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
20251%3%5%
20241%3%5%
20232%2%5%
20223%3%4%
20212%3%4%
20202%3%4%
20192%3%4%
20182%3%4%
20172%2%4%
20162%2%4%
20152%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
74 Students
3,181 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
8%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearGrand Island, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
202514%8%9%
202414%8%9%
202316%6%9%
202210%6%8%
202111%6%9%
202011%6%9%
201910%5%8%
201810%6%8%
20179%5%8%
20169%5%8%
20159%5%8%
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# Black Students
14 Students
1,769 Students
% Black Students
2%
4%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearGrand Island, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
20253%4%7%
20243%4%7%
20234%4%8%
20224%4%7%
20214%4%7%
20204%4%8%
20193%3%7%
20183%4%7%
20171%3%7%
20161%3%7%
20151%4%8%
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# White Students
383 Students
27,356 Students
% White Students
68%
66%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearGrand Island, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
202574%66%52%
202474%66%52%
202371%69%52%
202275%70%54%
202175%70%54%
202075%70%54%
201977%71%56%
201877%70%56%
201774%73%58%
201672%73%58%
201572%74%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
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
88 Students
7,746 Students
% of Others Students
16%
19%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearGrand Island, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
20258%18%26%
20248%18%26%
20237%18%25%
20228%16%25%
20218%16%25%
20208%16%24%
20198%17%24%
20188%16%23%
201714%16%22%
201616%16%22%
201516%14%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
45 Teachers
3,094 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearGrand Island, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
202513:113:111:1
202413:113:111:1
202311:114:111:1
202211:114:111:1
202111:114:111:1
202011:114:112:1
201911:114:112:1
201811:114:112:1
201711:114:112:1
201611:114:112:1
201511:114:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
44%
42%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearGrand Island, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
202544%42%55%
202444%43%54%
202344%42%54%
202244%42%54%
202144%43%54%
202044%42%54%
201944%41%53%
201834%41%53%
201734%38%53%
201634%38%52%
201534%36%52%
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Average Class Size
47 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearGrand Island, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
2025471715
2024471715
2023471715
2022471615
2021471615
2020471715
2019471715
2018291715
2017291615
2016291615
2015291615
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Average Number of AP Courses
3 courses
9 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearGrand Island, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
202531013
20243812
20233811
20223811
20213811
20203811
20193711
20183711
20173710
20163610
20153610
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Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
25

ACT Score Trends (2015-2025)

YearGrand Island, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
2025242526
2024242526
2023242526
2022242526
2021242526
2020242525
2019242525
2018242525
2017242525
2016242525
2015242525
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$15,075
$7,724

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearGrand Island, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
2025$14,950$8,078$15,012
2018$3,200$3,071$11,017
2017$3,000$3,155$10,708
2016$3,000$3,600$10,356
2015$3,000$3,736$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
42%
38%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2018)

YearGrand Island, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
201820%33%30%
201710%31%30%
201610%33%29%
201510%37%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
$1,538

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2018)

YearGrand Island, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
2018$1,000$1,657$5,456
2017$1,000$1,757$5,319
2016$1,000$996$5,105
2015$1,000$1,251$5,030
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
91%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearGrand Island, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
2025100%90%81%
2024100%94%85%
2023100%93%85%
2022100%94%85%
2021100%94%85%
2020100%95%85%
2019100%95%85%
2018100%95%85%
2017100%94%85%
2016100%94%85%
2015100%95%85%
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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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