Knox County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 204 students in Knox County, NE (there are 15 public schools, serving 1,774 public students). 10% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
100% of private schools in Knox County, NE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Knox County (2026-27)

Map of St. Ludger Elementary School
Gr: PK-5 | 61 students
Catholic
410 Bryant Ave
Creighton, NE 68729
(402) 358-3501
Map of St. Rose Of Lima Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 143 students
Catholic
1302 W 5th St.
Crofton, NE 68730
(402) 388-4393

Overview

Category
This State (NE)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
204 Students
41,453 Students

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
14 Teachers
3,094 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1

Students by Ethnicity:

0.48
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
0 Students
1,769 Students
% Black Students
0%
4%
# White Students
125 Students
27,356 Students
% White Students
61%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
74 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
79 Students
7,738 Students
% of Others Students
39%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Knox County, NE?
2 private schools are located in Knox County, NE.
What percentage of students in Knox County go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Knox County are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Knox County?
100% of private schools in Knox County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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