For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 56 students in Valley County, NE (there are 2 public schools, serving 568 public students). 9% of all K-12 students in Valley County, NE are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
100% of private schools in Valley County, NE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Private Schools in Valley County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Mary Elementary School
(Catholic)
527 N 20th St
Ord, NE 68862
(308) 728-5389
Ord, NE 68862
(308) 728-5389
Gr: K-6 | 56 students
Overview
This County (Valley County)
This State (NE)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
56 Students
41,494 Students
% Average Students of Color
13%
20%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
6 Teachers
3,087 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
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
2 Students
3,181 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
8%
# Black Students
3 Students
1,769 Students
% Black Students
5%
4%
# White Students
39 Students
27,356 Students
% White Students
70%
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
11 Students
7,758 Students
% of Others Students
20%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Valley County, NE?
1 private schools are located in Valley County, NE.
What percentage of students in Valley County go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Valley County are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Valley County?
100% of private schools in Valley County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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