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Richardson County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 222 students in Richardson County, NE (there are 7 public schools, serving 1,200 public students). 16% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Nebraska private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
100% of private schools in Richardson County, NE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Richardson County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Sacred Heart Catholic School
Sacred Heart Catholic School
Gr: PK-12 | 222 students
Catholic
1820 Fulton St
Falls City, NE 68355
(402) 245-4151
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Overview

Category
This State (NE)
US
# Schools
1 School
# Students
222 Students
41,453 Students
% Average Students of Color
3%
20%

Academics and Faculty:

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

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Acceptance Rate
100%
91%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.32
0.53
# American Indian Students
0 Students
225 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
1,131 Students
% Asian Students
<1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
3,181 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
8%
# Black Students
0 Students
1,769 Students
% Black Students
0%
4%
# White Students
180 Students
27,356 Students
% White Students
81%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
74 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
37 Students
7,738 Students
% of Others Students
17%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Richardson County, NE?
The top ranked private schools in Richardson County, NE is Sacred Heart Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Richardson County?
1 private schools are located in Richardson County.
What percentage of students in Richardson County go to private school?
16% of all K-12 students in Richardson County are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Richardson County?
100% of private schools in Richardson County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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