Washington County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 188 students in Washington County, NE (there are 9 public schools, serving 3,769 public students). 5% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
50% of private schools in Washington County, NE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Washington County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Paul Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 86 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
8951 County Road 9
Arlington, NE 68002
(402) 478-4278
Map of Blair Kids Academy
Gr: K-5 | 102 students
Alternative School
2232 Washington St
Blair, NE 68008
(402) 427-2723

Overview

Category
This State (NE)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
188 Students
41,453 Students
% Average Students of Color
4%
20%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
9 Teachers
3,094 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
13:1

Students by Ethnicity:

0.27
0.53
# American Indian Students
0 Students
225 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
1,131 Students
% Asian Students
<1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
3,181 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
8%
# Black Students
3 Students
1,769 Students
% Black Students
2%
4%
# White Students
160 Students
27,356 Students
% White Students
85%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
74 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
21 Students
7,738 Students
% of Others Students
11%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Washington County, NE?
The top ranked private schools in Washington County, NE is St. Paul Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in Washington County?
2 private schools are located in Washington County.
What percentage of students in Washington County go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Washington County are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Washington County?
50% of private schools in Washington County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

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