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Waco Private Schools

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 (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

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

2
Private Schools
82
Students
$7,092
Avg. Tuition
13
Avg. Class Size
10%
Students of Color
7:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Waco)
This State (NE)
# Schools
2 Schools
237 Schools
# Students
82 Students
41,453 Students
% Students of Color
10%
20%
0.20
0.53
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
225 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
1,131 Students
% Asian Students
8%
3%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
3,181 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
8%
# Black Students
1 Student
1,769 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
73 Students
27,356 Students
% White Students
89%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
74 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
1 Student
7,738 Students
% of Others Students
1%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
12 Teachers
3,094 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
25%
43%
Average Class Size
13 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
3 courses
9 courses
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,092
$6,858
Average % on Financial Aid
25%
38%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$1,538
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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