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 in Keith County, NE 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 Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).
Private Schools in Keith County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Lukes Elementary School
(Catholic)
406 E 3rd St
Ogallala, NE 69153
(308) 284-4841
Ogallala, NE 69153
(308) 284-4841
Gr: PK-5 | 83 students
St. Paul's Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
312 W 3rd St
Ogallala, NE 69153
(308) 284-2944
Ogallala, NE 69153
(308) 284-2944
Gr: PK-5 | 55 students
Overview
This County (Keith County)
This State (NE)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
138 Students
41,448 Students
% Average Students of Color
18%
20%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
8 Teachers
3,082 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
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
7,712 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 Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).
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