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Norfolk Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 (2026)

  • # 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 (2026)

  • # 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)

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 (10-Year)

5
Private Schools
-28.6% (-2 schools) 10-yr
1,098
Students
-38.7% (-692 students) 10-yr
$5,916
Avg. Tuition
+238.8% (+$4,170) 10-yr
22
Avg. Class Size
+22.2% (+4 students) 10-yr
10%
Students of Color
-16.7% (-2.0 pp) 10-yr
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-6.7% (-1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Norfolk)
This State (NE)
# Schools
5 Schools
237 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearNorfolk, NE Total Schools
20255
20245
20235
20226
20216
20207
20197
20187
20177
20167
20157
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# Students
1,098 Students
41,490 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearNorfolk, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
2025220191179
2024220189172
2023207195174
2022265198185
2021265193180
2020234187171
2019246191175
2018236187172
2017257190180
2016257189178
2015256182167
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% Students of Color
10%
20%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearNorfolk, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
202510%20%34%
202410%21%34%
20239%18%33%
20228%17%33%
20218%17%32%
20209%17%32%
20197%16%31%
20187%16%31%
201712%20%32%
201612%20%32%
201512%20%32%
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0.40
0.53

Diversity Score Trends

YearNorfolk, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
20250.400.530.65
20240.400.530.65
20230.290.500.65
20220.310.480.64
20210.310.480.64
20200.320.490.64
20190.320.470.63
20180.270.470.63
20170.280.440.61
20160.280.440.61
20150.280.430.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
225 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
16 Students
1,131 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearNorfolk, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
20252%3%5%
20242%3%5%
20232%2%5%
20221%3%4%
20211%3%4%
20201%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
55 Students
3,181 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
8%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearNorfolk, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
20255%8%9%
20245%8%9%
20236%6%9%
20225%6%8%
20215%6%9%
20205%6%9%
20194%5%8%
20184%6%8%
20175%5%8%
20165%5%8%
20155%5%8%
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# Black Students
15 Students
1,769 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearNorfolk, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
20251%4%7%
20241%4%7%
20221%4%7%
20211%4%7%
20201%4%8%
20191%3%7%
20181%4%7%
20171%3%7%
20161%3%7%
20151%4%8%
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# White Students
832 Students
27,356 Students
% White Students
76%
66%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearNorfolk, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
202576%66%52%
202476%66%52%
202384%69%52%
202283%70%54%
202183%70%54%
202081%70%54%
201982%71%56%
201885%70%56%
201784%73%58%
201684%73%58%
201584%74%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
74 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
178 Students
7,746 Students
% of Others Students
16%
19%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearNorfolk, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
202516%18%26%
202416%18%26%
20238%18%25%
202210%16%25%
202110%16%25%
202012%16%24%
201913%17%24%
201810%16%23%
201710%16%22%
201610%16%22%
201510%14%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
77 Teachers
3,094 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearNorfolk, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
202514:113:111:1
202414:113:111:1
202314:114:111:1
202215:114:111:1
202115:114:111:1
202015:114:112:1
201916:114:112:1
201816:114:112:1
201715:114:112:1
201615:114:112:1
201515:114:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
39%
42%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearNorfolk, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
202539%42%55%
202439%43%54%
202339%42%54%
202239%42%54%
202139%43%54%
202039%42%54%
201939%41%53%
201839%41%53%
201739%38%53%
201639%38%52%
201539%36%52%
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Average Class Size
22 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearNorfolk, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
2025221715
2024141715
2023141715
2022151615
2021151615
2020151715
2019151715
2018181715
2017181615
2016181615
2015181615
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,916
$7,724

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearNorfolk, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
2025$5,916$8,078$15,012
2024$2,563$4,884$13,254
2023$2,513$4,861$12,626
2022$2,300$4,239$12,187
2021$2,300$3,977$11,800
2020$2,300$3,664$11,512
2019$2,300$3,577$11,293
2018$1,725$3,071$11,017
2017$1,725$3,155$10,708
2016$1,725$3,600$10,356
2015$1,746$3,736$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
20%
38%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearNorfolk, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
202520%39%34%
202420%39%34%
202320%38%34%
202220%34%33%
202120%34%33%
202020%31%32%
201920%32%31%
201820%33%30%
201720%31%30%
201620%33%29%
201520%37%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$500
$1,538

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearNorfolk, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
2025$500$1,459$7,073
2024$500$1,454$6,930
2023$500$1,568$6,469
2022$500$1,856$6,289
2021$500$1,856$6,055
2020$500$1,631$5,921
2019$500$1,712$5,795
2018$500$1,657$5,456
2017$500$1,757$5,319
2016$500$996$5,105
2015$500$1,251$5,030
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
91%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearNorfolk, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
202599%90%81%
202499%94%85%
202399%93%85%
202299%94%85%
202199%94%85%
202099%95%85%
201999%95%85%
201899%95%85%
201799%94%85%
201699%94%85%
201599%95%85%
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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 St. Paul's Lutheran School, Norfolk Catholic Elementary School, and Christ 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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