Top 5 Best Madison County Private Schools (2023)
For the 2023 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 1,398 students in Madison County, NE (there are 24 public schools, serving 6,137 public students). 19% of all K-12 students in Madison County, NE are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 12%).
The best top ranked private schools in Madison County, NE include St. Paul's Lutheran School, Christ Lutheran School and St. Leonard School.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Nebraska private school average acceptance rate of 94%.
100% of private schools in Madison County, NE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).
Top Ranked Madison County Private Schools (2023)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Christ Lutheran School![Christ Lutheran School Photo - Student and Mrs. Wasson work through a math lesson together. Christ Lutheran School Photo - Student and Mrs. Wasson work through a math lesson together.]()

(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
511 South 5th Street
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-5536
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-5536
Grades: PK-8
| 282 students
Norfolk Catholic High School
(Catholic)
2300 W Madison Ave
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 379-2784
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 379-2784
Grades: K-12
| 506 students
102 W Martin St
Battle Creek, NE 68715
(402) 675-3605
Battle Creek, NE 68715
(402) 675-3605
Grades: PK-8
| 161 students
1010 Georgia Ave
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-1233
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-1233
Grades: PK-8
| 215 students
Immanuel Lutheran School
(Other Lutheran)
105 Elm St
Hadar, NE 68738
(402) 371-0685
Hadar, NE 68738
(402) 371-0685
Grades: PK-8
| 26 students
Lutheran High Northeast
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2010 N 37th St
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 379-3040
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 379-3040
Grades: 9-12
| 122 students
Park Avenue Christian School
(Baptist)
401 E Park Ave
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 379-0383
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 379-0383
Grades: 2-5
| 12 students
Trinity Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
705 West 6th St
Madison, NE 68748
(402) 454-2651
Madison, NE 68748
(402) 454-2651
Grades: PK-8
| 43 students
Madison County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
St. John Lutheran School (Closed 2004)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
82670 547 Ave
Madison, NE 68748
(402) 454-2440
Madison, NE 68748
(402) 454-2440
Grades: K-8
| 25 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Madison County, NE?
The top ranked private schools in Madison County, NE are St. Paul's Lutheran School, Christ Lutheran School and St. Leonard School.
How many private schools are located in Madison County, NE?
9 private schools are located in Madison County, NE.
How diverse are private schools in Madison County, NE?
Madison County, NE private schools are approximately 10% minority students, which is lower than the Nebraska private school average of 17%
What percentage of students in Madison County, NE go to private school?
19% of all K-12 students in Madison County, NE are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Madison County, NE?
100% of private schools in Madison County, NE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).
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