68601 Nebraska Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 1,326 students in 68601, NE (there are 6 public schools, serving 869 public students). 60% of all K-12 students in 68601, NE are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
The top ranked private schools in 68601, NE include Immanuel Lutheran School, St. Anthony School, and Christ Lutheran School.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Nebraska private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
100% of private schools in 68601, NE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked 68601 Nebraska Private Schools (2026-27)

Christ Lutheran School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 41 students
Sports: 2
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
32312 122nd Ave
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-3531
Immanuel Lutheran School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 187 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 4
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2865 26th Avenue
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-8423
Map of St. Anthony School
Gr: PK-6 | 131 students
Catholic
1719 6th Street
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-4767
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Map of St. Johns Lutheran School
Gr: PK-7 | 68 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
39346 205th Ave
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 285-0335
Map of Scotus Central Catholic Junior/Senior High School
Gr: 7-12 | 398 students
Catholic
1554 18th Ave
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-7165
Map of Columbus Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 34 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
3418 15th St
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 562-6470
Map of St. Bonaventure Elementary School
Gr: K-6 | 196 students
Catholic
1604 15th St
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-7153
Map of St. Isidore Elementary School
Gr: PK-6 | 271 students
Catholic
3821 20th St
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-2604

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in 68601, NE?
The top ranked private schools in 68601, NE include Immanuel Lutheran School, St. Anthony School, and Christ Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in 68601?
8 private schools are located in 68601.
How diverse are private schools in 68601?
68601 private schools are approximately 9% minority students, which is lower than the Nebraska private school average of 20%.
What percentage of students in 68601 go to private school?
60% of all K-12 students in 68601 are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 68601?
100% of private schools in 68601 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

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