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Largest Nebraska Private Elementary Schools

The average private elementary school in Nebraska has 188 students (2026).

The largest private elementary school in Nebraska is St. Wenceslaus Catholic Elementary School, with 921 students.

Quick Facts (2026)

# NE Schools Ranked: 188
Top 20 Range (Students): 410–921
NE School Avg.: 188
National School Avg.: 196

Quick Facts (2026)

# NE Schools Ranked: 188
Top 20 Range (Students): 410–921
NE School Avg.: 188
National School Avg.: 196

Nebraska Average Students Per School (Trends)

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Year	Nebraska (NE) avg
2025	188
2024	186
2023	191
2022	191
2021	186
2020	179
2019	183
2018	179
2017	184
2016	183
2015	177

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Show school map — Nebraska (students range: 410–921, avg 188)

School Size Range: 311 921 Avg. School Size: 483

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Nebraska average private elementary schools student size?

The Nebraska average private elementary schools student size is 188 for 2026.

What are the private elementary schools with the largest student size in Nebraska?

The top ranked private elementary schools in Nebraska include St. Wenceslaus Catholic Elementary School, St. Vincent De Paul School and St. Patrick's Catholic School.

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