Private School Review - Established 2003

Best Pierce County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Pierce County Private Schools (2026)

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
View Profile
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
View Profile
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
View Profile
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
View Profile

Overview

Category
This State (NE)
US
# Schools
4 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearPierce County Total Schools
20254
20244
20234
20224
20214
20204
20194
20184
20175
20165
20155
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full County Data: Full County Dataset XML | Full County Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

# Students
224 Students
41,498 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearPierce County AverageNebraska (NE) AverageNational Average
202556191179
202456189172
202355195174
202257198185
202157193180
202057187171
201953191175
201853187172
201744190180
201644189178
201548182167
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full County Data: Full County Dataset XML | Full County Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Average Students of Color
31%
20%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearPierce County AverageNebraska (NE) AverageNational Average
202531%20%34%
202431%21%34%
20233%18%33%
20226%17%33%
20216%17%32%
20206%17%32%
20198%16%31%
20188%16%31%
20175%20%32%
20165%20%32%
20155%20%32%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full County Data: Full County Dataset XML | Full County Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
14 Teachers
3,094 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearPierce County AverageNebraska (NE) AverageNational Average
202514:113:111:1
202414:113:111:1
202313:114:111:1
202219:114:111:1
202119:114:111:1
202019:114:112:1
201912:114:112:1
201812:114:112:1
201712:114:112:1
201612:114:112:1
201513:114:112:1
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full County Data: Full County Dataset XML | Full County Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
10%
42%

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

YearPierce County AverageNebraska (NE) AverageNational Average
202510%42%55%
202410%43%54%
202310%42%54%
202210%42%54%
202110%43%54%
202010%42%54%
201910%41%53%
201810%41%53%
201710%38%53%
201610%38%52%
201510%36%52%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full County Data: Full County Dataset XML | Full County Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Average Class Size
11 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearPierce County AverageNebraska (NE) AverageNational Average
2025111715
2024111715
2023111715
2022111615
2021111615
2020111715
2019111715
2018111715
2017111615
2016111615
2015131615
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full County Data: Full County Dataset XML | Full County Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Average Number of AP Courses
5 courses
9 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Acceptance Rate
100%
91%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearPierce County AverageNebraska (NE) AverageNational Average
2025100%90%81%
2024100%94%85%
2023100%93%85%
2022100%94%85%
2021100%94%85%
2020100%95%85%
2019100%95%85%
2018100%95%85%
2017100%94%85%
2016100%94%85%
2015100%95%85%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full County Data: Full County Dataset XML | Full County Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$101.56 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.47
0.53

Diversity Score Trends

YearPierce County AverageNebraska (NE) AverageNational Average
20250.470.530.65
20240.470.530.65
20230.380.500.65
20220.480.480.64
20210.480.480.64
20200.480.490.64
20190.520.470.63
20180.520.470.63
20170.430.440.61
20160.430.440.61
20150.460.430.61
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full County Data: Full County Dataset XML | Full County Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

# American Indian Students
n/a
225 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a

Percentage of Private School Students of American Indian Trends

YearPierce County AverageNebraska (NE) AverageNational Average
20191%1%1%
20181%1%2%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full County Data: Full County Dataset XML | Full County Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

# Asian Students
n/a
1,131 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
3,181 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
8%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearPierce County AverageNebraska (NE) AverageNational Average
20252%8%9%
20242%8%9%
20232%6%9%
20222%6%8%
20212%6%9%
20202%6%9%
20194%5%8%
20184%6%8%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full County Data: Full County Dataset XML | Full County Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

# Black Students
n/a
1,769 Students
% Black Students
n/a
4%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearPierce County AverageNebraska (NE) AverageNational Average
20172%3%7%
20162%3%7%
20151%4%8%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full County Data: Full County Dataset XML | Full County Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

# White Students
145 Students
27,356 Students
% White Students
65%
66%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearPierce County AverageNebraska (NE) AverageNational Average
202565%66%52%
202465%66%52%
202375%69%52%
202264%70%54%
202164%70%54%
202064%70%54%
201960%71%56%
201860%70%56%
201770%73%58%
201670%73%58%
201567%74%58%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full County Data: Full County Dataset XML | Full County Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
75 Students
7,754 Students
% of Others Students
33%
19%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearPierce County AverageNebraska (NE) AverageNational Average
202533%18%26%
202433%18%26%
202323%18%25%
202234%16%25%
202134%16%25%
202034%16%24%
201935%17%24%
201835%16%23%
201728%16%22%
201628%16%22%
201532%14%21%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full County Data: Full County Dataset XML | Full County Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

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

What are the top ranked private schools in Pierce County, NE?
The top ranked private schools in Pierce County, NE is Zion Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in Pierce County?
4 private schools are located in Pierce County.
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).

Recent Articles

Will This Curriculum Still Matter in 2035?
Will This Curriculum Still Matter in 2035?
Learn how to evaluate future-ready private school curricula for 2035, focusing on durable knowledge, critical thinking, AI literacy, adaptability, communication, creativity, and real-world learning before choosing a school.
Private Schools for Creators, Trades & Startups
Private Schools for Creators, Trades & Startups
Explore how private schools support non-traditional career paths in creative industries, skilled trades, and entrepreneurship, plus what families should evaluate when choosing specialized programs for future-ready students today.
First 90 Days at Private School: Parent Guide
First 90 Days at Private School: Parent Guide
Learn how to read your child’s first 90 days at private school, distinguish healthy adjustment from genuine struggles, and know when academic, social, or emotional concerns require action.

Filter Schools

School Level
Must Offer Grade
▼ Show more
Gender
School Focus
Religious Affiliation
ADD/ADHD Support
Summer Program

Quick Links

SCHOOL SEARCH TOOLS:
SCHOOL BY TYPE (NE):
OPEN-HOUSES & JOBS:
PUBLIC & BOARDING SCHOOLS:
PRIVATE SCHOOL DATA: