For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 21 students in Polk County, NE (there are 10 public schools, serving 1,130 public students). 2% of all K-12 students in Polk County, NE are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
100% of private schools in Polk County, NE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Private Schools in Polk County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Immanuel Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2406 E 26th Rd
Polk, NE 68654
(402) 765-7253
Polk, NE 68654
(402) 765-7253
Gr: PK-5 | 21 students
Overview
This County (Polk County)
This State (NE)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
21 Students
41,480 Students
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
2 Teachers
3,088 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.45
0.53
# American Indian Students
n/a
225 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
1,131 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
3,181 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
8%
# Black Students
n/a
1,769 Students
% Black Students
n/a
4%
# White Students
14 Students
27,356 Students
% White Students
67%
66%
# 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
7 Students
7,736 Students
% of Others Students
33%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Polk County, NE?
1 private schools are located in Polk County, NE.
What percentage of students in Polk County go to private school?
2% of all K-12 students in Polk County are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Polk County?
100% of private schools in Polk County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
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