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Largest Nebraska Private High Schools

Name: Nebraska Average Students Per School Trends (High School)
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The average private high school in Nebraska has 258 students (2026-27).

The largest private high school in Nebraska is Pius X High School, with 1,087 students.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# NE Schools Ranked: 57
Top 20 Range (Students): 288–1,087
NE School Avg.: 258
National School Avg.: 244

Quick Facts (26-27)

# NE Schools Ranked: 57
Top 20 Range (Students): 288–1,087
NE School Avg.: 258
National School Avg.: 244

Nebraska Average Students Per School (Trends)

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Total Growth: (-7.6%) (-21 since 2016)

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Year	National avg	Nebraska (NE) avg	YoY Change (#)	YoY Change (%)
2025	253	257	▲ +2	▲ +0.8%
2024	245	255	▼ -21	▼ -7.6%
2023	247	276	▼ -1	▼ -0.4%
2022	257	277	▼ -4	▼ -1.4%
2021	249	281	▼ -4	▼ -1.4%
2020	235	285	▼ -8	▼ -2.7%
2019	242	293	▲ +10	▲ +3.5%
2018	238	283	▲ +3	▲ +1.1%
2017	246	280	▲ +2	▲ +0.7%
2016	241	278	▲ +9	▲ +3.3%
2015	220	269	—	—

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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Private School Universe Survey (PSS), direct school submissions, and proprietary website research and analysis by Private School Review.

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Show school map — Nebraska (students range: 288–1,087, avg 258)

School Size Range: 170 1,087 Avg. School Size: 380

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Nebraska average private high schools student size?

The Nebraska average private high schools student size is 258 for 2026-27.

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

The top ranked private high schools in Nebraska include Pius X High School, Creighton Preparatory School and Vj & Angela Skutt Catholic High School.

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