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Merrick County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 234 students in Merrick County, NE (there are 6 public schools, serving 1,212 public students). 16% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
100% of private schools in Merrick County, NE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Merrick County (2026-27)

Nebraska Christain Schools Photo
Nebraska Christain Schools
Gr: PK-12 | 234 students
1847 Inskip Ave
Central City, NE 68826
(308) 946-3836
(2)
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Overview

Category
This State (NE)
US
# Schools
1 School
# Students
234 Students
41,453 Students
% Average Students of Color
14%
20%

Academics and Faculty:

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

Students by Ethnicity:

0.33
0.53
# American Indian Students
2 Students
225 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
<1%
# Asian Students
19 Students
1,131 Students
% Asian Students
8%
3%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
3,181 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
8%
# Black Students
8 Students
1,769 Students
% Black Students
4%
4%
# White Students
190 Students
27,356 Students
% White Students
81%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
74 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
12 Students
7,738 Students
% of Others Students
5%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Merrick County, NE?
1 private schools are located in Merrick County, NE.
What percentage of students in Merrick County go to private school?
16% of all K-12 students in Merrick County are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Merrick County?
100% of private schools in Merrick County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other).

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