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Papillion Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 714 students in Papillion, NE, 7% of all K-12 students in Papillion, NE are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
33% of private schools in Papillion, NE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Papillion Private Schools (2026)

Map of St. Columbkille School
St. Columbkille School
Gr: PK-8 | 582 students
Avg. class size: 28 students
Catholic
224 E 5th St
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 339-8706
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Map of Papillion KinderCare
Papillion KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
620 W Gold Coast Rd
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 932-1759
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Map of Papillion Montessori Preschool
Papillion Montessori Preschool
Gr: NS-PK | 132 students
Sports: 1
Daycare / Preschool
711 Olson Drive
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 502-5800
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Papillion, NE Private School Trends (10-Year)

3
Private Schools
+200.0% (+2 schools) 10-yr
714
Students
+40.3% (+205 students) 10-yr
$1,325
Avg. Tuition
+1.9% (+$25) 10-yr
28
Avg. Class Size
57%
Students of Color
+714.3% (+50.0 pp) 10-yr
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-43.5% (-10.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Papillion)
This State (NE)
# Schools
3 Schools
237 Schools
# Students
714 Students
41,490 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearPapillion, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
2025357191179
2024258189172
2023239195174
2022330198185
2021330193180
2020330187171
2019297191175
2018297187172
2017509190180
2016509189178
2015509182167
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% Students of Color
57%
20%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearPapillion, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
202557%20%34%
202458%21%34%
202318%18%33%
202212%17%33%
202112%17%32%
202012%17%32%
201917%16%31%
201817%16%31%
20177%20%32%
20167%20%32%
20157%20%32%
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0.73
0.53

Diversity Score Trends

YearPapillion, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
20250.730.530.65
20240.740.530.65
20230.490.500.65
20220.430.480.64
20210.430.480.64
20200.430.490.64
20190.460.470.63
20180.460.470.63
20170.140.440.61
20160.140.440.61
20150.140.430.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
225 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
82 Students
1,131 Students
% Asian Students
11%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearPapillion, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
202511%3%5%
202411%3%5%
20232%2%5%
20223%3%4%
20213%3%4%
20203%3%4%
20193%3%4%
20183%3%4%
20172%2%4%
20162%2%4%
20152%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
172 Students
3,181 Students
% Hispanic Students
24%
8%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearPapillion, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
202524%8%9%
202426%8%9%
20237%6%9%
20222%6%8%
20212%6%9%
20202%6%9%
20198%5%8%
20188%6%8%
20174%5%8%
20164%5%8%
20154%5%8%
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# Black Students
4 Students
1,769 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearPapillion, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
20251%4%7%
20242%4%7%
20233%4%8%
20221%4%7%
20211%4%7%
20201%4%8%
20192%3%7%
20182%4%7%
20171%3%7%
20161%3%7%
20151%4%8%
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# White Students
169 Students
27,356 Students
% White Students
24%
66%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearPapillion, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
202524%66%52%
202424%66%52%
202368%69%52%
202273%70%54%
202173%70%54%
202073%70%54%
201972%71%56%
201872%70%56%
201793%73%58%
201693%73%58%
201593%74%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
13 Students
74 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
274 Students
7,746 Students
% of Others Students
38%
19%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearPapillion, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
202538%18%26%
202435%18%26%
202320%18%25%
202221%16%25%
202121%16%25%
202021%16%24%
201915%17%24%
201815%16%23%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
54 Teachers
3,094 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearPapillion, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
202513:113:111:1
202413:113:111:1
202312:114:111:1
202213:114:111:1
202113:114:111:1
202013:114:112:1
201920:114:112:1
201820:114:112:1
201723:114:112:1
201623:114:112:1
201523:114:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
15%
42%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2020-2025)

YearPapillion, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
202515%42%55%
202415%43%54%
202315%42%54%
202215%42%54%
202115%43%54%
202015%42%54%
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Average Class Size
28 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearPapillion, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
2025281715
2024281715
2023281715
2022281615
2021281615
2020281715
2019281715
2018281715
2017281615
2016281615
2015281615
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$1,325
$7,724

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearPapillion, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
2025$1,305$8,078$15,012
2024$1,300$4,884$13,254
2023$1,300$4,861$12,626
2022$1,300$4,239$12,187
2021$1,300$3,977$11,800
2020$1,300$3,664$11,512
2019$1,300$3,577$11,293
2018$1,300$3,071$11,017
2017$1,300$3,155$10,708
2016$1,300$3,600$10,356
2015$1,300$3,736$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
10%
38%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearPapillion, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
202510%39%34%
202410%39%34%
202310%38%34%
202210%34%33%
202110%34%33%
202010%31%32%
201910%32%31%
201810%33%30%
201710%31%30%
201610%33%29%
201510%37%28%
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Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$101.56 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Sports
1 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Papillion, NE?
The top ranked private schools in Papillion, NE is St. Columbkille School.
How many private schools are located in Papillion?
3 private schools are located in Papillion.
What percentage of students in Papillion go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Papillion are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Papillion?
33% of private schools in Papillion are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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