For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 329 students in 68803, NE (there are 14 public schools, serving 7,566 public students). 4% of all K-12 students in 68803, NE are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Nebraska private school average acceptance rate of 90%.
100% of private schools in 68803, NE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Private Schools in 68803, NE (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Central Catholic Middle & High School
(Catholic)
1200 Ruby Avenue
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 384-2440
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 384-2440
Gr: 6-12 | 276 students Avg. class size: 47 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Heartland Lutheran High School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
3900 W Husker Highway
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-3900
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-3900
Gr: 9-12 | 53 students Sports: 8 Tuition listed
68803, Nebraska Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Christ Lutheran School (Closed 2010)
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
1316 N Grand Island Ave
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 381-2837
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 381-2837
Gr: NS-8 | 17 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in 68803, NE?
2 private schools are located in 68803, NE.
What percentage of students in 68803 go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in 68803 are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 68803?
100% of private schools in 68803 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
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