For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 461 students in Holt County, NE (there are 11 public schools, serving 2,022 public students). 19% of all K-12 students in Holt County, NE are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
100% of private schools in Holt County, NE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Private Schools in Holt County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Joseph Elementary School
(Catholic)
102 N. Tuller
Atkinson, NE 68713
(402) 925-2104
Atkinson, NE 68713
(402) 925-2104
Gr: PK-8 | 78 students
St. Marys Continuation School
(Catholic)
326 E Benton
Oneill, NE 68763
(402) 336-2664
Oneill, NE 68763
(402) 336-2664
Gr: PK-6 | 128 students
Overview
This County (Holt County)
This State (NE)
# Schools
4 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
461 Students
41,448 Students
% Average Students of Color
1%
20%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
41 Teachers
3,082 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.29
0.53
# American Indian Students
n/a
225 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
1,131 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
3,181 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
8%
# Black Students
n/a
1,769 Students
% Black Students
n/a
4%
# White Students
383 Students
27,356 Students
% White Students
83%
66%
# 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
74 Students
7,712 Students
% of Others Students
16%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Holt County, NE?
4 private schools are located in Holt County, NE.
What percentage of students in Holt County go to private school?
19% of all K-12 students in Holt County are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Holt County?
100% of private schools in Holt County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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