For the 2026 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 in Red Willow County, NE 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).
Private Schools in Red Willow County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Patrick School
(Catholic)
401 E F St
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-4546
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-4546
Gr: PK-8 | 169 students Tuition listed
Overview
This County (Red Willow County)
This State (NE)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
169 Students
41,448 Students
% Average Students of Color
9%
20%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
14 Teachers
3,082 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,680
$7,698
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
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
7,712 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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