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Norfolk Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 1,098 students in Norfolk, NE, 19% of all K-12 students in Norfolk, NE are educated in private schools versus public 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 Norfolk, NE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 5
  • # Students Served: 1,098
  • Average Tuition: $5,916
  • Acceptance Rate: 99%
  • Average Class Size: 22 students
  • % Students of Color: 10%
  • View Norfolk, NE School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 5
  • # Students Served: 1,098
  • Average Tuition: $5,916
  • Acceptance Rate: 99%
  • Average Class Size: 22 students
  • % Students of Color: 10%
  • View Norfolk, NE School Trends

Top Ranked Norfolk 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. 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 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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Norfolk, Nebraska 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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Norfolk, NE Private School Trends

5
Private Schools
1,098
Students
$5,916
Avg. Tuition
22
Avg. Class Size
10%
Students of Color
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Norfolk)
This State (NE)
# Schools
5 Schools
237 Schools
# Students
1,098 Students
41,453 Students
% Students of Color
10%
20%
0.40
0.53
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
225 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
16 Students
1,131 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
55 Students
3,181 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
8%
# Black Students
15 Students
1,769 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
832 Students
27,356 Students
% White Students
76%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
74 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
178 Students
7,738 Students
% of Others Students
16%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
77 Teachers
3,094 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
39%
43%
Average Class Size
22 students
17 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,916
$6,858
Average % on Financial Aid
20%
38%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$500
$1,538
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
91%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Norfolk, NE?
The top ranked private schools in Norfolk, NE include Christ Lutheran School, Norfolk Catholic Elementary School, and St. Paul's Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in Norfolk?
5 private schools are located in Norfolk.
How diverse are private schools in Norfolk?
Norfolk private schools are approximately 10% minority students, which is lower than the Nebraska private school average of 20%.
What percentage of students in Norfolk go to private school?
19% of all K-12 students in Norfolk are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Norfolk?
100% of private schools in Norfolk are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).
Which private schools in Norfolk are often viewed compared to one another?

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