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Lincoln County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 828 students in Lincoln County, NE (there are 22 public schools, serving 5,185 public students). 14% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
100% of private schools in Lincoln County, NE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Lincoln County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Patrick High School
St. Patrick High School
Gr: 7-12 | 170 students
Catholic
500 S Silber Ave
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 532-1874
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Map of St. Patrick Junior Senior High School
St. Patrick Junior Senior High School
Gr: 1-12 | 299 students
Catholic
500 South Silber Ave
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 660-1008
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Map of Our Redeemer Lutheran School
Our Redeemer Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 70 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 3
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1400 East E Street
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 532-6421
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Map of Platte Valley Christian Academy
Platte Valley Christian Academy
Gr: PK-6 | 33 students
Christian
1521 Rodeo Rd
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 534-8883
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Overview

Category
This State (NE)
US
# Schools
5 Schools
# Students
828 Students
41,453 Students
% Average Students of Color
15%
20%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
71 Teachers
3,094 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
40%
43%

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,850
$6,858
Average % on Financial Aid
25%
38%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$1,538

Students by Ethnicity:

0.43
0.53
# American Indian Students
0 Students
225 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
37 Students
1,131 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
57 Students
3,181 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
8%
# Black Students
12 Students
1,769 Students
% Black Students
2%
4%
# White Students
630 Students
27,356 Students
% White Students
74%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
74 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
113 Students
7,738 Students
% of Others Students
13%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Lincoln County, NE?
The top ranked private schools in Lincoln County, NE include St. Patrick Junior Senior High School and St. Patrick High School.
How many private schools are located in Lincoln County?
4 private schools are located in Lincoln County.
What percentage of students in Lincoln County go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in Lincoln County are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lincoln County?
100% of private schools in Lincoln County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Lincoln County are often viewed compared to one another?

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