For the 2025-26 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 same as the Nebraska private school average acceptance rate of 90%.
100% of private schools in Thayer County, NE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Top Ranked Thayer County Private Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Deshler Lutheran School![Deshler Lutheran School Photo]( "Deshler Lutheran School Photo")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
509 E Hebron Avw
Deshler, NE 68340
(402) 365-7858
Deshler, NE 68340
(402) 365-7858
Gr: K-8 | 44 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
Davenport, NE 68335
(402) 364-2139
Gr: 4-9 | 14 students
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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