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York County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 364 students in York County, NE (there are 8 public schools, serving 2,160 public students). 14% of all K-12 students 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 County, NE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in York County (2026-27)

Emmanuel-Faith Lutheran School Photo
Emmanuel-Faith Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 158 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 5
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
806 N Beaver Ave
York, NE 68467
(402) 362-6575
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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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Map of St. Joseph Catholic School
St. Joseph Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 124 students
Catholic
428 N East Ave
York, NE 68467
(402) 362-3021
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Map of Trinity Lutheran School
Trinity Lutheran School
Gr: K-8 | 26 students
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
401 Norval St
Waco, NE 68460
(402) 758-5364
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Overview

Category
This State (NE)
US
# Schools
4 Schools
# Students
364 Students
41,453 Students
% Average Students of Color
16%
20%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
37 Teachers
3,094 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
25%
43%
Average Class Size
13 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
3 courses
9 courses
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,118
$6,858
Average % on Financial Aid
25%
38%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$1,538
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
91%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.53
# American Indian Students
0 Students
225 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
7 Students
1,131 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
28 Students
3,181 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
8%
# Black Students
5 Students
1,769 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
246 Students
27,356 Students
% White Students
68%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
74 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
78 Students
7,738 Students
% of Others Students
21%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in York County, NE?
4 private schools are located in York County, NE.
What percentage of students in York County go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in York County are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in York County?
100% of private schools in York County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

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