Deshler Lutheran School Photo

Best Thayer County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 44 students in Thayer County, NE (there are 8 public schools, serving 847 public students). 5% of all K-12 students in Thayer County, NE are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
The top-ranked private school in Thayer County, NE is Deshler Lutheran School.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is lower than the Nebraska private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
100% of private schools in Thayer County, NE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Top-Ranked Thayer County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Deshler Lutheran School
Deshler Lutheran School Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
509 E Hebron Avw
Deshler, NE 68340
(402) 365-7858
Gr: K-8 | 44 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Thayer County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Peter Lutheran School (Closed 2010)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
208 W 10th St
Davenport, NE 68335
(402) 364-2139
Gr: 4-9 | 14 students

Overview

This County (Thayer County)
This State (NE)
# Schools
1 School

Student Body:

# Students
44 Students
41,494 Students
% Average Students of Color
2%
20%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
5 Teachers
3,087 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
Average Class Size
8 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average % on Financial Aid
50%
39%
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
91%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.04
0.53
# American Indian Students
n/a
225 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
1,131 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
3,181 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
8%
# Black Students
n/a
1,769 Students
% Black Students
n/a
4%
# White Students
46 Students
27,356 Students
% White Students
98%
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
n/a
7,758 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
5 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Thayer County, NE?
The top-ranked private schools in Thayer County, NE is Deshler Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in Thayer County?
1 private schools are located in Thayer County.
What percentage of students in Thayer County go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Thayer County are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Thayer County?
100% of private schools in Thayer County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

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