Emmanuel-Faith Lutheran School Photo

Best York County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 in York County, 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 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 (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
Nebraska Evangelical Lutheran High School
Nebraska Evangelical Lutheran High School Photo - Cheer Squad
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
203 Kendall Street
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
Gr: PK-8 | 124 students
Trinity Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
401 Norval St
Waco, NE 68460
(402) 758-5364
Gr: K-8 | 26 students Tuition listed

Overview

This County (York County)
This State (NE)
# Schools
4 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
364 Students
41,460 Students
% Average Students of Color
16%
20%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
37 Teachers
3,082 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
25%
42%
Average Class Size
13 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
3 courses
9 courses
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,118
$7,661
Average % on Financial Aid
25%
39%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$1,459
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.53
# American Indian Students
n/a
225 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# 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
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
78 Students
7,724 Students
% of Others Students
21%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
7 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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