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Jefferson County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 81 students in Jefferson County, NE (there are 6 public schools, serving 1,270 public students). 6% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
100% of private schools in Jefferson County, NE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Jefferson County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Pauls Lutheran School
St. Pauls Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 81 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 2
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
108 E Highway 4
Plymouth, NE 68424
(402) 656-4465
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Jefferson County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of St. Michael Elementary School
St. Michael Elementary School
Gr: PK-6 | 28 students
Catholic
Po Box 385
Fairbury, NE 68352
(402) 729-2151
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Overview

Category
This State (NE)
US
# Schools
1 School
# Students
81 Students
41,453 Students
% Average Students of Color
3%
20%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
5 Teachers
3,094 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$1,500
$5,040

Students by Ethnicity:

0.42
0.53
# American Indian Students
0 Students
225 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
1,131 Students
% Asian Students
0%
3%
# Hispanic Students
0 Students
3,181 Students
% Hispanic Students
0%
8%
# Black Students
2 Students
1,769 Students
% Black Students
2%
4%
# White Students
58 Students
27,356 Students
% White Students
72%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
74 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
21 Students
7,738 Students
% of Others Students
26%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
2 extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Jefferson County, NE?
The top ranked private schools in Jefferson County, NE is St. Pauls Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in Jefferson County?
1 private schools are located in Jefferson County.
What percentage of students in Jefferson County go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Jefferson County are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Jefferson County?
100% of private schools in Jefferson County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

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