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Waco Private High Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private high school serving 56 students in Waco, NE.
100% of private high schools in Waco, NE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private High 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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Waco, NE Private School Trends (10-Year)

1
Private Schools
56
Students
-34.9% (-30 students) 10-yr
$7,550
Avg. Tuition
+25.8% (+$1,550) 10-yr
13
Avg. Class Size
+8.3% (+1 student) 10-yr
13%
Students of Color
-27.8% (-5.0 pp) 10-yr
6:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-14.3% (-1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Waco)
This State (NE)
# Schools
1 School
57 Schools
# Students
56 Students
14,731 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private High School

YearWaco, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
202556257253
202456255245
202355276247
202255277257
202166281249
202066285235
2019100293242
2018100283238
2017100280246
201692278241
201586269220
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% Students of Color
13%
17%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearWaco, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
202513%17%32%
202413%18%31%
20238%16%31%
20225%15%30%
20218%15%30%
20208%15%29%
20198%14%29%
20188%14%28%
201727%15%30%
201627%14%30%
201518%14%30%
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0.26
0.40

Diversity Score Trends

YearWaco, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
20250.260.400.61
20240.260.410.60
20230.530.380.60
20220.530.360.58
20210.490.360.57
20200.490.360.57
20190.380.360.56
20180.380.360.55
20170.380.350.54
20160.400.350.54
20150.540.340.53
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# American Indian Students
n/a
46 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
6 Students
600 Students
% Asian Students
11%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearWaco, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
202511%4%5%
202411%4%6%
201510%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
1 Student
1,035 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
7%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearWaco, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
20252%7%9%
20242%8%9%
20234%6%8%
20224%5%8%
20213%5%8%
20203%5%8%
20192%5%8%
20182%5%8%
20172%5%7%
20162%5%8%
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# Black Students
n/a
534 Students
% Black Students
n/a
4%
# White Students
48 Students
11,303 Students
% White Students
85%
77%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearWaco, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
202586%77%59%
202486%76%60%
202340%78%60%
202240%79%62%
202133%79%63%
202033%79%64%
201922%80%64%
201822%80%65%
201722%80%66%
201624%80%66%
201564%81%66%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
26 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
1,172 Students
% of Others Students
2%
8%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearWaco, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
20251%8%17%
20241%8%15%
202356%8%16%
202256%7%16%
202164%7%15%
202064%7%14%
201976%8%14%
201876%8%13%
201776%9%14%
201674%9%13%
201522%7%12%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
10 Teachers
1,308 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearWaco, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
20256:111:110:1
20246:111:110:1
20236:112:110:1
20226:112:110:1
20216:112:110:1
20206:112:110:1
20198:113:110:1
20188:113:110:1
20178:112:110:1
20168:112:110:1
20157:112:110:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
25%
49%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2020-2025)

YearWaco, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
202525%49%57%
202425%53%57%
202325%50%57%
202225%49%56%
202125%50%56%
202025%49%56%
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Average Class Size
13 students
20 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearWaco, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
2025132014
2024132114
2023132114
2022132014
2021132014
2020132114
2019132114
2018132114
2017132114
2016132014
2015122014
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Average Number of AP Courses
3 courses
10 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearWaco, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
202531013
20243812
20233812
20223912
20213912
20203912
20193811
20183811
20173711
20163611
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Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,550
$10,346

Tuition Cost Trends (2024-2025)

YearWaco, NE AvgNebraska (NE)National
2025$7,550$10,878$17,997
2024$7,550$8,799$17,011
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Average % on Financial Aid
25%
%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$0
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
10 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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