For the 2025 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 (2025)
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
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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