Best Scotts Bluff County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 234 students in Scotts Bluff County, NE (there are 31 public schools, serving 6,578 public students). 3% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is lower than the Nebraska private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
100% of private schools in Scotts Bluff County, NE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Private Schools in Scotts Bluff County (2026)

Map of Community Christian School Of Western Nebraska
Gr: PK-5 | 98 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Christian
511 W 14th St
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 632-2230
Map of St. Agnes Catholic School
Gr: PK-5 | 129 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Catholic
205 E 23rd St
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(130) 863-2691
Map of Valley View School
Gr: 3-5 | 7 students
Avg. class size: 3 students
Seventh Day Adventist
415 W 31st St
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 632-8804

Overview

Category
This State (NE)
US
# Schools
3 Schools
# Students
234 Students
41,490 Students
% Average Students of Color
21%
20%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
18 Teachers
3,094 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
30%
42%
Average Class Size
12 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average % on Financial Aid
50%
38%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$800
$1,538
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
91%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.61
0.53
# American Indian Students
2 Students
225 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
1,131 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
24 Students
3,181 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
8%
# Black Students
3 Students
1,769 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
123 Students
27,356 Students
% White Students
53%
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
77 Students
7,746 Students
% of Others Students
33%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Scotts Bluff County, NE?
3 private schools are located in Scotts Bluff County, NE.
What percentage of students in Scotts Bluff County go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Scotts Bluff County are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Scotts Bluff County?
100% of private schools in Scotts Bluff County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Christian).
Which private schools in Scotts Bluff County are often viewed compared to one another?

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