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Kearney Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 631 students in Kearney, NE, 9% of all K-12 students in Kearney, NE are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is lower than the Nebraska private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
100% of private schools in Kearney, NE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Kearney Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Catholic High School Of Kearney
Catholic High School Of Kearney
Gr: 6-12 | 369 students
Catholic
110 E 35th St
Kearney, NE 68847
(308) 234-2610
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Faith Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 81 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Christian
5710 19th Ave
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 236-8744
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Zion Lutheran School Photo
Zion Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 181 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2421 Avenue C
Kearney, NE 68847
(308) 234-3410
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Kearney, NE Private School Trends

3
Private Schools
631
Students
10
Avg. Class Size
10%
Students of Color
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Kearney)
This State (NE)
# Schools
3 Schools
237 Schools
# Students
631 Students
41,453 Students
% Students of Color
10%
20%
0.36
0.53
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# American Indian Students
6 Students
225 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
<1%
# Asian Students
16 Students
1,131 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
26 Students
3,181 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
8%
# Black Students
4 Students
1,769 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
500 Students
27,356 Students
% White Students
79%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
74 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
78 Students
7,738 Students
% of Others Students
12%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
45 Teachers
3,094 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
25%
43%
Average Class Size
10 students
17 students
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
91%
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Kearney, NE?
The top ranked private schools in Kearney, NE is Catholic High School Of Kearney.
How many private schools are located in Kearney?
3 private schools are located in Kearney.
What percentage of students in Kearney go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Kearney are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Kearney?
100% of private schools in Kearney are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Kearney are often viewed compared to one another?

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