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Keith County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 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 (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Keith County (2026-27)

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

Category
This State (NE)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
138 Students
41,453 Students
% Average Students of Color
18%
20%

Academics and Faculty:

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

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.53
# American Indian Students
0 Students
225 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
1,131 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
10 Students
3,181 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
8%
# Black Students
0 Students
1,769 Students
% Black Students
0%
4%
# White Students
54 Students
27,356 Students
% White Students
39%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
74 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
72 Students
7,738 Students
% of Others Students
52%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

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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