For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 359 students in York County, NE (there are 8 public schools, serving 2,160 public students). 14% of all K-12 students in York County, NE are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Nebraska private school average acceptance rate of 90%.
100% of private schools in York County, NE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Private Schools in York County (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Emmanuel-faith Lutheran School![Emmanuel-faith Lutheran School Photo]( "Emmanuel-faith Lutheran School Photo")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
806 N Beaver Ave
York, NE 68467
(402) 362-6575
York, NE 68467
(402) 362-6575
Gr: PK-8 | 153 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Nebraska Evangelical Lutheran High School![Nebraska Evangelical Lutheran High School Photo - Cheer Squad]( "Nebraska Evangelical Lutheran High School Photo - Cheer Squad")
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
203 Kendall Street
Waco, NE 68460
(402) 366-8960
Waco, NE 68460
(402) 366-8960
Gr: 9-12 | 56 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
St. Joseph Catholic School
(Catholic)
428 N East Ave
York, NE 68467
(402) 362-3021
York, NE 68467
(402) 362-3021
Gr: PK-8 | 124 students
Trinity Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
401 Norval St
Waco, NE 68460
(402) 758-5364
Waco, NE 68460
(402) 758-5364
Gr: K-8 | 26 students Tuition listed
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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