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Hastings Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 628 students in Hastings, NE, 12% of all K-12 students in Hastings, NE are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
100% of private schools in Hastings, NE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Hastings Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Michael's Elementary School
St. Michael's Elementary School
Gr: PK-5 | 286 students
Catholic
721 Creighton Ave
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 462-6310
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Map of St. Cecilia Middle Sch/high School
St. Cecilia Middle Sch/high School
Gr: 6-12 | 253 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 15
Catholic
521 N Kansas Ave
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 462-2105
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Map of Zion Classical Academy
Zion Classical Academy
Gr: PK-6 | 89 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
465 S Marian Rd
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 462-5012
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Hastings, NE Private School Trends (10-Year)

3
Private Schools
628
Students
-19.4% (-151 students) 10-yr
$4,329
Avg. Tuition
+88.2% (+$2,029) 10-yr
20
Avg. Class Size
16%
Students of Color
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+18.2% (+2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Hastings)
This State (NE)
# Schools
3 Schools
237 Schools
# Students
628 Students
41,450 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearHastings, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
2025209191179
2024209189172
2023288195174
2022199198185
2021199193180
2020199187171
2019201191175
2018201187172
2017260190180
2016260189178
2015260182167
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% Students of Color
16%
20%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearHastings, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
202516%20%34%
202416%21%34%
202316%18%33%
202216%17%33%
202116%17%32%
202016%17%32%
201918%16%31%
201818%16%31%
201716%20%32%
201616%20%32%
201516%20%32%
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0.56
0.53

Diversity Score Trends

YearHastings, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
20250.560.530.65
20240.560.530.65
20230.500.500.65
20220.470.480.64
20210.470.480.64
20200.470.490.64
20190.470.470.63
20180.470.470.63
20170.370.440.61
20160.370.440.61
20150.370.430.61
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Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
n/a
225 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
24 Students
1,131 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearHastings, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
20254%3%5%
20244%3%5%
20234%2%5%
20224%3%4%
20214%3%4%
20204%3%4%
20196%3%4%
20186%3%4%
20175%2%4%
20165%2%4%
20155%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
49 Students
3,181 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
8%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearHastings, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
20258%8%9%
20248%8%9%
20239%6%9%
202210%6%8%
202110%6%9%
202010%6%9%
201910%5%8%
201810%6%8%
201710%5%8%
201610%5%8%
201510%5%8%
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# Black Students
n/a
1,769 Students
% Black Students
n/a
4%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearHastings, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
20171%3%7%
20161%3%7%
20151%4%8%
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# White Students
379 Students
27,356 Students
% White Students
60%
66%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearHastings, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
202560%66%52%
202460%66%52%
202368%69%52%
202271%70%54%
202171%70%54%
202071%70%54%
201971%71%56%
201871%70%56%
201779%73%58%
201679%73%58%
201579%74%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
176 Students
7,738 Students
% of Others Students
28%
19%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearHastings, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
202528%18%26%
202428%18%26%
202319%18%25%
202215%16%25%
202115%16%25%
202015%16%24%
201913%17%24%
201813%16%23%
20175%16%22%
20165%16%22%
20155%14%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
48 Teachers
3,096 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearHastings, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
202513:113:111:1
202413:113:111:1
202318:114:111:1
202214:114:111:1
202114:114:111:1
202014:114:112:1
201913:114:112:1
201813:114:112:1
201711:114:112:1
201611:114:112:1
201511:114:112:1
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Average Class Size
20 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearHastings, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
2025201715
2024201715
2023201715
2022201615
2021201615
2020201715
2019201715
2018201715
2017201615
2016201615
2015201615
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Average ACT score
22
(Out of 36)
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,329
$6,846

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearHastings, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
2025$4,329$8,078$15,012
2024$2,300$4,884$13,254
2023$2,300$4,861$12,626
2022$2,300$4,239$12,187
2021$2,300$3,977$11,800
2020$2,300$3,664$11,512
2019$2,300$3,577$11,293
2018$2,300$3,071$11,017
2017$2,300$3,155$10,708
2016$2,300$3,600$10,356
2015$2,300$3,736$9,939
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
15 extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Hastings, NE?
The top ranked private schools in Hastings, NE is St. Michael's Elementary School.
How many private schools are located in Hastings?
3 private schools are located in Hastings.
What percentage of students in Hastings go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Hastings are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Hastings?
100% of private schools in Hastings are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

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