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Best Knox County Private Schools (2026-27)

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 (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Private Schools in Knox County (2026-27)

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

Category
This State (NE)
US
# Schools
2 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearKnox County Total Schools
20252
20242
20232
20222
20212
20202
20192
20182
20172
20162
20152
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# Students
204 Students
41,498 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearKnox County AverageNebraska (NE) AverageNational Average
2025102191179
2024102189172
202395195174
202285198185
202185193180
202085187171
201994191175
201894187172
201783190180
201683189178
201583182167
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Academics and Faculty:

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

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearKnox County AverageNebraska (NE) AverageNational Average
202515:113:111:1
202415:113:111:1
202315:114:111:1
202213:114:111:1
202113:114:111:1
202013:114:112:1
201914:114:112:1
201814:114:112:1
201713:114:112:1
201613:114:112:1
201513:114:112:1
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.48
0.53

Diversity Score Trends

YearKnox County AverageNebraska (NE) AverageNational Average
20250.480.530.65
20240.480.530.65
20230.460.500.65
20220.460.480.64
20210.460.480.64
20200.460.490.64
20190.480.470.63
20180.480.470.63
20170.520.440.61
20160.520.440.61
20150.520.430.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
225 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
1,131 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearKnox County AverageNebraska (NE) AverageNational Average
20191%3%4%
20181%3%4%
20171%2%4%
20161%2%4%
20151%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
n/a
3,181 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
8%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearKnox County AverageNebraska (NE) AverageNational Average
20231%6%9%
20221%6%8%
20211%6%9%
20201%6%9%
20171%5%8%
20161%5%8%
20151%5%8%
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# Black Students
n/a
1,769 Students
% Black Students
n/a
4%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearKnox County AverageNebraska (NE) AverageNational Average
20191%3%7%
20181%4%7%
20171%3%7%
20161%3%7%
20151%4%8%
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# White Students
125 Students
27,356 Students
% White Students
61%
66%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearKnox County AverageNebraska (NE) AverageNational Average
202561%66%52%
202461%66%52%
202366%69%52%
202266%70%54%
202166%70%54%
202066%70%54%
201963%71%56%
201863%70%56%
201757%73%58%
201657%73%58%
201557%74%58%
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# 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
79 Students
7,754 Students
% of Others Students
39%
19%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearKnox County AverageNebraska (NE) AverageNational Average
202539%18%26%
202439%18%26%
202333%18%25%
202233%16%25%
202133%16%25%
202033%16%24%
201935%17%24%
201835%16%23%
201740%16%22%
201640%16%22%
201540%14%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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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