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Thayer County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 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 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 Thayer County, NE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Thayer County Private Schools (2026-27)

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

Map of St. Peter Lutheran School
St. Peter Lutheran School
Gr: 4-9 | 14 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
208 W 10th St
Davenport, NE 68335
(402) 364-2139
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Overview

Category
This State (NE)
US
# Schools
1 School
# Students
44 Students
41,453 Students
% Average Students of Color
2%
20%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
5 Teachers
3,094 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%
38%
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
91%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.04
0.53
# American Indian Students
0 Students
225 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
1,131 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
0 Students
3,181 Students
% Hispanic Students
0%
8%
# Black Students
0 Students
1,769 Students
% Black Students
0%
4%
# White Students
46 Students
27,356 Students
% White Students
98%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
74 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
0 Students
7,738 Students
% of Others Students
0%
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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