For the 2025 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 1,098 students in 68701, NE (there are 1 public school, serving 305 public students). 78% of all K-12 students in 68701, NE are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
The top ranked private schools in 68701, NE include Christ Lutheran School, Norfolk Catholic Elementary 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 68701, NE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Top Ranked 68701 Nebraska Private Schools (2025)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
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
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-4584
Gr: PK-6 | 343 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1010 Georgia Ave
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-1233
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
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
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-2784
Gr: 7-12 | 211 students Avg. class size: 39 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
68701, Nebraska Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
East Park Ave
Norfolk, NE 68701
Norfolk, NE 68701
Gr: 12 | 12 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in 68701, NE?
The top ranked private schools in 68701, NE include Christ Lutheran School, Norfolk Catholic Elementary School, and St. Paul's Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in 68701?
5 private schools are located in 68701.
How diverse are private schools in 68701?
68701 private schools are approximately 10% minority students, which is lower than the Nebraska private school average of 21%.
What percentage of students in 68701 go to private school?
78% of all K-12 students in 68701 are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 68701?
100% of private schools in 68701 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
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