For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 19 students in Howard County, NE (there are 5 public schools, serving 944 public students). 2% of all K-12 students in Howard County, NE are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
The top-ranked private school in Howard County, NE is Zion Lutheran School.
100% of private schools in Howard County, NE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Top-Ranked Howard County Private Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Zion Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1655 Worms Rd
Saint Libory, NE 68872
(308) 687-6486
Saint Libory, NE 68872
(308) 687-6486
Gr: 1-8 | 19 students
Overview
This County (Howard County)
This State (NE)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
19 Students
41,494 Students
% Average Students of Color
14%
20%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
2 Teachers
3,087 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.53
# American Indian Students
n/a
225 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
1,131 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
3,181 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
8%
# Black Students
n/a
1,769 Students
% Black Students
n/a
4%
# White Students
12 Students
27,356 Students
% White Students
63%
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
5 Students
7,758 Students
% of Others Students
26%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in Howard County, NE?
The top-ranked private schools in Howard County, NE is Zion Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in Howard County?
1 private schools are located in Howard County.
What percentage of students in Howard County go to private school?
2% of all K-12 students in Howard County are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Howard County?
100% of private schools in Howard County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
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