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Best Platte County Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 10 private schools serving 1,696 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 (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Platte County Private Schools (2026-27)

Christ Lutheran School Photo
Christ Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 41 students
Avg. class size: 15 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 | 204 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 3
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
Avg. class size: 15 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
Avg. class size: 15 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
Avg. class size: 15 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

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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# Students
1,696 Students
41,498 Students

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 Students of Color
9%
20%

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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Academics and Faculty:

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

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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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
32%
42%

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

YearPlatte County AverageNebraska (NE) AverageNational Average
202531%42%55%
202431%43%54%
202331%42%54%
202231%42%54%
202131%43%54%
202031%42%54%
201931%41%53%
201831%41%53%
201731%38%53%
201625%38%52%
201525%36%52%
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Average Class Size
14 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearPlatte County AverageNebraska (NE) AverageNational Average
2025151715
2024151715
2023201715
2022201615
2021201615
2020201715
2019201715
2018201715
2017201615
2016171615
2015171615
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Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
9 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,200
$7,724

Tuition Cost Trends (2017-2025)

YearPlatte County AverageNebraska (NE) AverageNational Average
2025$3,608$8,078$15,012
2024$4,531$4,884$13,254
2022$1,400$4,239$12,187
2021$1,400$3,977$11,800
2020$1,400$3,664$11,512
2019$1,400$3,577$11,293
2018$1,400$3,071$11,017
2017$1,400$3,155$10,708
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Average % on Financial Aid
30%
38%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearPlatte County AverageNebraska (NE) AverageNational Average
202530%39%34%
202430%39%34%
202330%38%34%
202230%34%33%
202130%34%33%
202030%31%32%
201930%32%31%
201830%33%30%
201730%31%30%
201630%33%29%
201530%37%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$1,538

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearPlatte County AverageNebraska (NE) AverageNational Average
2025$1,000$1,459$7,073
2024$1,000$1,454$6,930
2023$800$1,568$6,469
2022$800$1,856$6,289
2021$800$1,856$6,055
2020$800$1,631$5,921
2019$800$1,712$5,795
2018$800$1,657$5,456
2017$800$1,757$5,319
2015$800$1,251$5,030
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Average Acceptance Rate
98%
91%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2024-2025)

YearPlatte County AverageNebraska (NE) AverageNational Average
2025100%90%81%
2024100%94%85%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.37
0.53

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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# American Indian Students
n/a
225 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
26 Students
1,131 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%

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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# Hispanic Students
68 Students
3,181 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
8%

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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# Black Students
2 Students
1,769 Students
% Black Students
n/a
4%
# White Students
1,313 Students
27,356 Students
% White Students
77%
66%

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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# 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
287 Students
7,754 Students
% of Others Students
17%
19%

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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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
2 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, St. Johns Lutheran School, and Scotus Central Catholic Junior/Senior High 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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