Best Red Willow County Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 169 students in Red Willow County, NE (there are 7 public schools, serving 1,701 public students). 9% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
100% of private schools in Red Willow County, NE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Private Schools in Red Willow County (2026-27)

Map of St. Patrick School
Gr: PK-8 | 169 students
Catholic
401 E F St
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-4546

Overview

Category
This State (NE)
US
# Schools
1 School
# Students
169 Students
41,498 Students
% Average Students of Color
9%
20%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
14 Teachers
3,094 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,680
$7,724

Students by Ethnicity:

0.40
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
13 Students
3,181 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
8%
# Black Students
n/a
1,769 Students
% Black Students
n/a
4%
# White Students
128 Students
27,356 Students
% White Students
76%
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
28 Students
7,754 Students
% of Others Students
16%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Red Willow County, NE?
1 private schools are located in Red Willow County, NE.
What percentage of students in Red Willow County go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Red Willow County are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Red Willow County?
100% of private schools in Red Willow County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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