For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private elementary schools serving 461 students in Holt County, NE.
100% of private elementary schools in Holt County, NE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Private Elementary 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
35,265 Students
% Average Students of Color
1%
20%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
41 Teachers
2,601 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.29
0.53
# American Indian Students
n/a
218 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
838 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
2,634 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
7%
# Black Students
n/a
1,526 Students
% Black Students
n/a
4%
# White Students
383 Students
23,169 Students
% White Students
83%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
68 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
6,889 Students
% of Others Students
16%
20%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private elementary schools are located in Holt County, NE?
4 private elementary schools are located in Holt County, NE.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Holt County?
100% of private elementary schools in Holt County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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