St. Paul's Lutheran School Photo

Best Norfolk Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 1,098 students in Norfolk, NE (there are 13 public schools, serving 4,541 public students). 19% of all K-12 students in Norfolk, NE are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
The top-ranked private schools in Norfolk, NE include Norfolk Catholic Elementary School, Christ Lutheran School, and St. Paul's Lutheran School.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Nebraska private school average acceptance rate of 90%.
100% of private schools in Norfolk, NE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Top-Ranked Norfolk Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Christ Lutheran School
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
Gr: PK-8 | 311 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Norfolk Catholic Elementary School
(Catholic)
2301 W Madison Ave
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-4584
Gr: PK-6 | 343 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Paul's Lutheran School
St. Paul's Lutheran School Photo
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
(2)
1010 Georgia Ave
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-1233
Gr: PK-8 | 111 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lutheran High Northeast
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2010 N 37th St
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 379-3040
Gr: 9-12 | 122 students
Norfolk Catholic High School
(Catholic)
2300 W Madison Ave
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-2784
Gr: 7-12 | 211 students Avg. class size: 39 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Norfolk, Nebraska Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
East Park Ave
Norfolk, NE 68701
Gr: 12 | 12 students

Overview

This Town (Norfolk)
This State (NE)
# Schools
5 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,098 Students
41,460 Students
% Average Students of Color
10%
20%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
77 Teachers
3,082 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
39%
42%
Average Class Size
22 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,916
$7,661
Average % on Financial Aid
20%
39%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$500
$1,459
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.40
0.53
# 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%
# 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
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
7,724 Students
% of Others Students
16%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
7 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 Norfolk Catholic Elementary School, Christ Lutheran 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 Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private schools in Norfolk are often viewed compared to one another?

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