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St. Paul's Lutheran School Top 4 · Oldest Founding Date (NE)
Christ Lutheran School Top 6 · Oldest Founding Date (NE)
St. John Lutheran School Top 16 · Highest % Faculty w/ Adv. Degrees (NE)

Madison County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 1,340 students in Madison County, NE (there are 24 public schools, serving 6,340 public students). 17% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Nebraska private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
100% of private schools in Madison County, NE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 9
  • # Students Served: 1,340
  • Average Tuition: $4,305
  • Acceptance Rate: 99%
  • Average Class Size: 20 students
  • % Students of Color: 10%
  • View Madison County, NE School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 9
  • # Students Served: 1,340
  • Average Tuition: $4,305
  • Acceptance Rate: 99%
  • Average Class Size: 20 students
  • % Students of Color: 10%
  • View Madison County, NE School Trends

Top Ranked Madison County Private Schools (2026-27)

Christ Lutheran School Photo
Christ Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 311 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 8
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
511 South 5th Street
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-5536
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Map of Norfolk Catholic Elementary School
Norfolk Catholic Elementary School
Gr: PK-6 | 343 students
Catholic
2301 W Madison Ave
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-4584
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St. John Lutheran School Photo
St. John Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 148 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 6
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
102 W Martin St
Battle Creek, NE 68715
(402) 675-3605
(1)
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Map of St. Leonard School
St. Leonard School
Gr: PK-6 | 31 students
Catholic
206 E 6th St
Madison, NE 68748
(140) 245-4352
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St. Paul's Lutheran School Photo
St. Paul's Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 111 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 4
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
1010 Georgia Ave
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-1233
(2)
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Map of Immanuel Lutheran School
Immanuel Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 23 students
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
105 Elm St
Hadar, NE 68738
(402) 371-0685
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Map of Lutheran High Northeast
Lutheran High Northeast
Gr: 9-12 | 122 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2010 N 37th St
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 379-3040
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Map of Norfolk Catholic High School
Norfolk Catholic High School
Gr: 7-12 | 211 students
Avg. class size: 39 students
Catholic
2300 W Madison Ave
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-2784
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Map of Trinity Lutheran School
Trinity Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 40 students
Sports: 2
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
705 West 6th St
Madison, NE 68748
(402) 454-2651
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Madison County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Park Avenue Christian School
Park Avenue Christian School
Gr: 12 | 12 students
Baptist
East Park Ave
Norfolk, NE 68701
(217) 821-9976
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Map of St. John Lutheran School
St. John Lutheran School
Gr: K-8 | 25 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
82670 547 Ave
Madison, NE 68748
(402) 454-2440
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Overview

Category
This State (NE)
US
# Schools
9 Schools
# Students
1,340 Students
41,453 Students
% Average Students of Color
10%
20%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
96 Teachers
3,094 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
51%
43%
Average Class Size
20 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,305
$6,858
Average % on Financial Aid
22%
38%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$750
$1,538
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
91%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.43
0.53
# American Indian Students
0 Students
225 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
17 Students
1,131 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
69 Students
3,181 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
8%
# Black Students
17 Students
1,769 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
977 Students
27,356 Students
% White Students
73%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
74 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
258 Students
7,738 Students
% of Others Students
19%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Madison County, NE?
The top ranked private schools in Madison County, NE include Christ Lutheran School, St. Paul's Lutheran School, and St. Leonard School.
How many private schools are located in Madison County?
9 private schools are located in Madison County.
How diverse are private schools in Madison County?
Madison County private schools are approximately 10% minority students, which is lower than the Nebraska private school average of 20%.
What percentage of students in Madison County go to private school?
17% of all K-12 students in Madison County are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Madison County?
100% of private schools in Madison County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).
Which private schools in Madison County are often viewed compared to one another?

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