Best Wayne County Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 75 students in Wayne County, NE (there are 7 public schools, serving 1,258 public students). 6% of all K-12 students in Wayne County, NE are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
100% of private schools in Wayne County, NE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

Private Schools in Wayne County (2025)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Mary Elementary School
(Catholic)
420 E 7th St
Wayne, NE 68787
(402) 375-2337
Gr: PK-6 | 49 students
Trinity Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
212 W 4th St.
Hoskins, NE 68740
(402) 565-4517
Gr: PK-4 | 26 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Wayne County, NE?
2 private schools are located in Wayne County, NE.
What percentage of students in Wayne County go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Wayne County are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Wayne County?
100% of private schools in Wayne County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

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