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Waco Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 82 students in Waco, NE.
100% of private schools in Waco, NE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Private Schools in Waco, NE (2026-27)

Nebraska Evangelical Lutheran High School Photo
Nebraska Evangelical Lutheran High School
Gr: 9-12 | 56 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 9
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
203 Kendall Street
Waco, NE 68460
(402) 366-8960
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Map of Trinity Lutheran School
Trinity Lutheran School
Gr: K-8 | 26 students
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
401 Norval St
Waco, NE 68460
(402) 758-5364
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Waco, NE Private School Trends (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
82
Students
-26.8% (-30 students) 10-yr
$7,092
Avg. Tuition
+18.2% (+$1,092) 10-yr
13
Avg. Class Size
+8.3% (+1 student) 10-yr
10%
Students of Color
-37.5% (-6.0 pp) 10-yr
7:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-12.5% (-1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Waco)
This State (NE)
# Schools
2 Schools
237 Schools
# Students
82 Students
41,498 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearWaco, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
202541191179
202441189172
202345195174
202242198185
202148193180
202048187171
201965191175
201865187172
2017100190180
201692189178
201556182167
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% Students of Color
10%
20%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearWaco, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
202510%20%34%
202410%21%34%
20236%18%33%
20225%17%33%
20218%17%32%
20208%17%32%
20198%16%31%
20188%16%31%
201727%20%32%
201627%20%32%
201516%20%32%
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0.20
0.53

Diversity Score Trends

YearWaco, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
20250.200.530.65
20240.200.530.65
20230.530.500.65
20220.500.480.64
20210.520.480.64
20200.520.490.64
20190.500.470.63
20180.500.470.63
20170.380.440.61
20160.400.440.61
20150.490.430.61
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Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
n/a
225 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
6 Students
1,131 Students
% Asian Students
8%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearWaco, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
20258%3%5%
20248%3%5%
20158%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
1 Student
3,181 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
8%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearWaco, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
20251%8%9%
20241%8%9%
20233%6%9%
20223%6%8%
20212%6%9%
20202%6%9%
20192%5%8%
20182%6%8%
20172%5%8%
20162%5%8%
20152%5%8%
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# Black Students
1 Student
1,769 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearWaco, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
20251%4%7%
20241%4%7%
20231%4%8%
20152%4%8%
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# White Students
73 Students
27,356 Students
% White Students
89%
66%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearWaco, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
202589%66%52%
202489%66%52%
202356%69%52%
202261%70%54%
202154%70%54%
202054%70%54%
201940%71%56%
201840%70%56%
201722%73%58%
201624%73%58%
201569%74%58%
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# 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
1 Student
7,754 Students
% of Others Students
1%
19%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearWaco, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
20251%18%26%
20241%18%26%
202340%18%25%
202236%16%25%
202144%16%25%
202044%16%24%
201958%17%24%
201858%16%23%
201776%16%22%
201674%16%22%
201518%14%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
12 Teachers
3,094 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearWaco, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
20257:113:111:1
20247:113:111:1
20237:114:111:1
20227:114:111:1
20217:114:111:1
20207:114:112:1
20199:114:112:1
20189:114:112:1
20178:114:112:1
20168:114:112:1
20158:114:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
25%
42%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearWaco, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
202525%42%55%
202425%43%54%
202325%42%54%
202225%42%54%
202125%43%54%
202025%42%54%
201950%41%53%
201850%41%53%
201750%38%53%
201650%38%52%
201550%36%52%
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Average Class Size
13 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearWaco, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
2025131715
2024131715
2023131715
2022131615
2021131615
2020131715
2019131715
2018131715
2017131615
2016131615
2015121615
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Average Number of AP Courses
3 courses
9 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearWaco, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
202531013
20243812
20233811
20223811
20213811
20203811
20193711
20183711
20173710
20163610
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Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,092
$6,827

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearWaco, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
2025$7,092$8,078$15,012
2024$7,550$4,884$13,254
2023$7,550$4,861$12,626
2022$7,550$4,239$12,187
2015$6,000$3,736$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
25%
38%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearWaco, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
202525%39%34%
202425%39%34%
202325%38%34%
202225%34%33%
202125%34%33%
202025%31%32%
201933%32%31%
201833%33%30%
201733%31%30%
201633%33%29%
201533%37%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$1,538

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearWaco, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
2025$1,000$1,459$7,073
2024$1,000$1,454$6,930
2023$1,000$1,568$6,469
2022$1,000$1,856$6,289
2021$1,000$1,856$6,055
2020$1,000$1,631$5,921
2019$1,000$1,712$5,795
2018$1,000$1,657$5,456
2017$1,000$1,757$5,319
2015$1,000$1,251$5,030
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Waco, NE?
2 private schools are located in Waco, NE.
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Waco?
100% of private schools in Waco are religiously affiliated (most commonly Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

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