Emmanuel-Faith Lutheran School Photo

Best York Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 282 students in York, NE (there are 4 public schools, serving 1,598 public students). 15% of all K-12 students in York, NE are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Nebraska private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
100% of private schools in York, NE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

Private Schools in York, NE (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Emmanuel-Faith Lutheran School
Emmanuel-Faith Lutheran School Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
806 N Beaver Ave
York, NE 68467
(402) 362-6575
Gr: PK-8 | 158 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Joseph Catholic School
(Catholic)
428 N East Ave
York, NE 68467
(402) 362-3021
Gr: PK-8 | 124 students

Overview

This Town (York)
This State (NE)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
282 Students
41,494 Students
% Average Students of Color
17%
20%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
25 Teachers
3,087 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
25%
42%
Average Class Size
12 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$1,170
$7,701
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
91%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
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
27 Students
3,181 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
8%
# Black Students
4 Students
1,769 Students
% Black Students
2%
4%
# White Students
173 Students
27,356 Students
% White Students
61%
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
77 Students
7,758 Students
% of Others Students
27%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in York, NE?
2 private schools are located in York, NE.
What percentage of students in York go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in York are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in York?
100% of private schools in York are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

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