Holt County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 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 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).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Holt County (2026-27)

Map of St. Boniface School
Gr: 1-6 | 37 students
Catholic
101 E 4th St
Stuart, NE 68780
(402) 924-3803
Map of St. Joseph Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 78 students
Catholic
102 N. Tuller
Atkinson, NE 68713
(402) 925-2104
Map of St. Marys Continuation School
Gr: PK-6 | 128 students
Catholic
326 E Benton
Oneill, NE 68763
(402) 336-2664
Map of St. Marys Schools
Gr: PK-12 | 218 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Catholic
300 N 4th St
Oneill, NE 68763
(402) 336-4455

Overview

Category
This State (NE)
US
# Schools
4 Schools
# Students
461 Students
41,453 Students
% Average Students of Color
1%
20%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
41 Teachers
3,094 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Average Class Size
14 students
17 students

Students by Ethnicity:

0.29
0.53
# American Indian Students
0 Students
225 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
1,131 Students
% Asian Students
<1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
3,181 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
8%
# Black Students
0 Students
1,769 Students
% Black Students
0%
4%
# White Students
383 Students
27,356 Students
% White Students
83%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
74 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
74 Students
7,738 Students
% of Others Students
16%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

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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