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Pierce County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 224 students in Pierce County, NE (there are 6 public schools, serving 1,213 public students). 16% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Nebraska private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
100% of private schools in Pierce County, NE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Pierce County (2026-27)

Map of Immanuel Lutheran School
Immanuel Lutheran School
Gr: PK-K | 24 students
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
808 N Fulton St
Osmond, NE 68765
(402) 748-3303
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Map of St. Mary's School
St. Mary's School
Gr: PK-7 | 59 students
Catholic
302 E 5th St
Osmond, NE 68765
(402) 748-3433
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Map of Zion Lutheran School
Zion Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 120 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
520 E Main Street
Pierce, NE 68767
(402) 329-4658
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Map of Zion Lutheran School
Zion Lutheran School
Gr: PK-6 | 21 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
102 N. 6th St
Plainview, NE 68769
(402) 582-3221
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Overview

Category
This State (NE)
US
# Schools
4 Schools
# Students
224 Students
41,453 Students
% Average Students of Color
31%
20%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
14 Teachers
3,094 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
10%
43%
Average Class Size
11 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
5 courses
9 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Acceptance Rate
100%
91%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.47
0.53
# American Indian Students
0 Students
225 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
1,131 Students
% Asian Students
0%
3%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
3,181 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
8%
# Black Students
0 Students
1,769 Students
% Black Students
0%
4%
# White Students
145 Students
27,356 Students
% White Students
65%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
74 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
75 Students
7,738 Students
% of Others Students
33%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Pierce County, NE?
4 private schools are located in Pierce County, NE.
What percentage of students in Pierce County go to private school?
16% of all K-12 students in Pierce County are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Pierce County?
100% of private schools in Pierce County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

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