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Platte County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 10 private schools serving 1,679 students in Platte County, NE (there are 19 public schools, serving 5,458 public students). 24% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Nebraska private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
100% of private schools in Platte County, NE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Platte County Private Schools (2026-27)

Christ Lutheran School Photo
Christ Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 41 students
Sports: 2
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
32312 122nd Ave
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-3531
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Immanuel Lutheran School Photo
Immanuel Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 187 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 4
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2865 26th Avenue
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-8423
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Map of St. Anthony School
St. Anthony School
Gr: PK-6 | 131 students
Catholic
1719 6th Street
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-4767
(1)
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Map of St. Johns Lutheran School
St. Johns Lutheran School
Gr: PK-7 | 68 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
39346 205th Ave
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 285-0335
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Map of Scotus Central Catholic Junior/Senior High School
Scotus Central Catholic Junior/Senior High School
Gr: 7-12 | 398 students
Catholic
1554 18th Ave
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-7165
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Map of Columbus Christian School
Columbus Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 34 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
3418 15th St
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 562-6470
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Map of Holy Family School
Holy Family School
Gr: PK-12 | 121 students
Catholic
301 Pine St.
Lindsay, NE 68644
(402) 428-3455
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Map of St. Bonaventure Elementary School
St. Bonaventure Elementary School
Gr: K-6 | 196 students
Catholic
1604 15th St
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-7153
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Map of St. Francis Schools
St. Francis Schools
Gr: K-12 | 232 students
Catholic
300 S 7th St
Humphrey, NE 68642
(402) 923-0818
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Map of St. Isidore Elementary School
St. Isidore Elementary School
Gr: PK-6 | 271 students
Catholic
3821 20th St
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-2604
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Overview

Category
This State (NE)
US
# Schools
10 Schools

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearPlatte County Total Schools
202510
202410
202310
202210
202110
202010
201910
201811
201711
201610
201510
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Private schools flat at 10 in Platte County, the total held at 10 in 2016 and 2025 after briefly reaching 11 in 2017 and 2018.
# Students
1,679 Students
41,453 Students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearPlatte County AverageNebraska (NE) AverageNational Average
2025170191179
2024170189172
2023177195174
2022177198185
2021177193180
2020177187171
2019165191175
2018150187172
2017169190180
2016171189178
2015171182167
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Average size down 1 in Platte County private schools, from 171 students in 2016 to 170 in 2025.
% Average Students of Color
9%
20%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearPlatte County AverageNebraska (NE) AverageNational Average
20259%20%34%
20247%21%34%
20238%18%33%
20228%17%33%
20218%17%32%
20208%17%32%
20198%16%31%
20188%16%31%
20176%20%32%
20167%20%32%
20157%20%32%
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Students of color up 3 points in Platte County private schools, rising from 6% in 2017 to 9% in 2025.

Academics and Faculty:

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

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearPlatte County AverageNebraska (NE) AverageNational Average
202514:113:111:1
202414:113:111:1
202315:114:111:1
202214:114:111:1
202114:114:111:1
202014:114:112:1
201913:114:112:1
201813:114:112:1
201715:114:112:1
201615:114:112:1
201515:114:112:1
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Student-teacher ratio down 1 in Platte County private schools, from 15:1 in 2016 to 14:1 in 2025, while Nebraska was 13:1.
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
32%
43%
Average Class Size
13 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
9 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,305
$6,858
Average % on Financial Aid
30%
38%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$1,538
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
91%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.36
0.53

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Diversity Score Trends

YearPlatte County AverageNebraska (NE) AverageNational Average
20250.380.530.65
20240.380.530.65
20230.430.500.65
20220.450.480.64
20210.450.480.64
20200.450.490.64
20190.400.470.63
20180.400.470.63
20170.400.440.61
20160.410.440.61
20150.410.430.61
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Diversity score down 0.03 in Platte County private schools, from 0.41 in 2016 to 0.38 in 2025.
# American Indian Students
0 Students
225 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
26 Students
1,131 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearPlatte County AverageNebraska (NE) AverageNational Average
20252%3%5%
20242%3%5%
20231%2%5%
20222%3%4%
20212%3%4%
20202%3%4%
20192%3%4%
20182%3%4%
20172%2%4%
20163%2%4%
20153%2%4%
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Asian share down 1 point in Platte County private schools, from 3% in 2016 to 2% in 2025.
# Hispanic Students
68 Students
3,181 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
8%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearPlatte County AverageNebraska (NE) AverageNational Average
20254%8%9%
20244%8%9%
20234%6%9%
20223%6%8%
20213%6%9%
20203%6%9%
20194%5%8%
20184%6%8%
20173%5%8%
20163%5%8%
20153%5%8%
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Hispanic share flat at 4% in Platte County private schools in 2025, unchanged from 2024 and up from 3% in 2021.
# Black Students
2 Students
1,769 Students
% Black Students
<1%
4%
# White Students
1,313 Students
27,356 Students
% White Students
78%
66%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

White Student Percentage Trends

YearPlatte County AverageNebraska (NE) AverageNational Average
202577%66%52%
202477%66%52%
202373%69%52%
202270%70%54%
202170%70%54%
202070%70%54%
201976%71%56%
201876%70%56%
201775%73%58%
201674%73%58%
201574%74%58%
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White share up 3 points in Platte County private schools, from 74% in 2016 to 77% in 2025.
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
74 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
270 Students
7,738 Students
% of Others Students
16%
19%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearPlatte County AverageNebraska (NE) AverageNational Average
202517%18%26%
202417%18%26%
202322%18%25%
202225%16%25%
202125%16%25%
202025%16%24%
201918%17%24%
201818%16%23%
201720%16%22%
201620%16%22%
201520%14%21%
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Other-race share down 8 points in Platte County private schools, from 25% in 2021 to 17% in 2025.
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 Platte County, NE?
The top ranked private schools in Platte County, NE include Immanuel Lutheran School, Scotus Central Catholic Junior/Senior High School, and St. Anthony School.
How many private schools are located in Platte County?
10 private schools are located in Platte County.
How diverse are private schools in Platte County?
Platte County private schools are approximately 9% minority students, which is lower than the Nebraska private school average of 20%.
What percentage of students in Platte County go to private school?
24% of all K-12 students in Platte County are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Platte County?
100% of private schools in Platte County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private schools in Platte County are often viewed compared to one another?

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