St. Paul Lutheran School Photo

Best West Point Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 434 students in West Point, NE (there are 3 public schools, serving 740 public students). 37% of all K-12 students in West Point, NE are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
The top-ranked private schools in West Point, NE include St. Paul Lutheran School and Guardian Angels Central Catholic High School.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Nebraska private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
100% of private schools in West Point, NE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Top-Ranked West Point Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
419 E Decatur St
West Point, NE 68788
(402) 372-5326
Gr: 7-12 | 147 students Tuition listed
St. Paul Lutheran School
St. Paul Lutheran School Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
325 N Colfax St
West Point, NE 68788
(402) 372-2355
Gr: PK-8 | 36 students Avg. class size: 4 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Guardian Angels Continuation School
(Catholic)
408 E Walnut St
West Point, NE 68788
(402) 372-5328
Gr: K | 251 students

Overview

This Town (West Point)
This State (NE)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
434 Students
41,494 Students
% Average Students of Color
10%
20%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
41 Teachers
3,087 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Average Class Size
4 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$1,900
$7,701
Average Summer Program Cost
$160
$145
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
91%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.18
0.53
# American Indian Students
n/a
225 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
1,131 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
45 Students
3,181 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
8%
# Black Students
1 Student
1,769 Students
% Black Students
n/a
4%
# White Students
452 Students
27,356 Students
% White Students
90%
66%
# 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
3 Students
7,758 Students
% of Others Students
1%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in West Point, NE?
The top-ranked private schools in West Point, NE include St. Paul Lutheran School and Guardian Angels Central Catholic High School.
How many private schools are located in West Point?
3 private schools are located in West Point.
What percentage of students in West Point go to private school?
37% of all K-12 students in West Point are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in West Point?
100% of private schools in West Point are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

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