Best Keith County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 138 students in Keith County, NE (there are 4 public schools, serving 1,022 public students). 12% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
100% of private schools in Keith County, NE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Private Schools in Keith County (2026)

Map of St. Lukes Elementary School
Gr: PK-5 | 83 students
Catholic
406 E 3rd St
Ogallala, NE 69153
(308) 284-4841
Map of St. Paul's Lutheran School
Gr: PK-5 | 55 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
312 W 3rd St
Ogallala, NE 69153
(308) 284-2944

Overview

Category
This State (NE)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
138 Students
41,490 Students
% Average Students of Color
18%
20%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
8 Teachers
3,094 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.53
# American Indian Students
n/a
225 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
1,131 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
10 Students
3,181 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
8%
# Black Students
n/a
1,769 Students
% Black Students
n/a
4%
# White Students
54 Students
27,356 Students
% White Students
39%
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
72 Students
7,746 Students
% of Others Students
52%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Keith County, NE?
2 private schools are located in Keith County, NE.
What percentage of students in Keith County go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Keith County are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Keith County?
100% of private schools in Keith County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

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