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Best York County Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private high school serving 56 students in York County, NE.
100% of private high schools in York County, NE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

Private High Schools in York County (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Nebraska Evangelical Lutheran High School
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(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

Overview

This County (York County)
This State (NE)
# Schools
1 School

Student Body:

# Students
56 Students
14,713 Students
% Average Students of Color
13%
17%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
10 Teachers
1,303 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
25%
49%
Average Class Size
13 students
20 students
Average Number of AP Courses
3 courses
10 courses
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,550
$10,878
Average % on Financial Aid
25%
42%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$2,250

Students by Ethnicity:

0.26
0.40
# American Indian Students
n/a
46 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
6 Students
600 Students
% Asian Students
11%
4%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
1,035 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
7%
# Black Students
n/a
534 Students
% Black Students
n/a
4%
# White Students
48 Students
11,303 Students
% White Students
85%
77%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
26 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
1 Student
1,169 Students
% of Others Students
2%
8%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
10 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private high schools are located in York County, NE?
1 private high schools are located in York County, NE.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in York County?
100% of private high schools in York County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

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