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Saline County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 109 students in Saline County, NE (there are 15 public schools, serving 3,779 public students). 3% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
100% of private schools in Saline County, NE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Saline County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. James Elementary School
St. James Elementary School
Gr: PK-6 | 109 students
Catholic
525 E 14th St
Crete, NE 68333
(402) 826-2318
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Saline County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Zion Lutheran School
Zion Lutheran School
Gr: PK-3 | 17 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2245 County Road 400
Tobias, NE 68453
(402) 243-2354
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Overview

Category
This State (NE)
US
# Schools
1 School
# Students
109 Students
41,453 Students
% Average Students of Color
69%
20%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
10 Teachers
3,094 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1

Students by Ethnicity:

0.64
0.53
# American Indian Students
0 Students
225 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
1,131 Students
% Asian Students
0%
3%
# Hispanic Students
56 Students
3,181 Students
% Hispanic Students
51%
8%
# Black Students
3 Students
1,769 Students
% Black Students
3%
4%
# White Students
27 Students
27,356 Students
% White Students
25%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
74 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
23 Students
7,738 Students
% of Others Students
21%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Saline County, NE?
The top ranked private schools in Saline County, NE is St. James Elementary School.
How many private schools are located in Saline County?
1 private schools are located in Saline County.
What percentage of students in Saline County go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Saline County are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Saline County?
100% of private schools in Saline County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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