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Valley County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 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 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).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Valley County (2026-27)

Map of St. Mary Elementary School
St. Mary Elementary School
Gr: K-6 | 56 students
Catholic
527 N 20th St
Ord, NE 68862
(308) 728-5389
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Overview

Category
This State (NE)
US
# Schools
1 School
# Students
56 Students
41,453 Students
% Average Students of Color
13%
20%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
6 Teachers
3,094 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1

Students by Ethnicity:

0.48
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
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
0 Students
74 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
11 Students
7,738 Students
% of Others Students
20%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

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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