For the 2024 school year, there are 10 private schools serving 1,765 students in Platte County, NE (there are 19 public schools, serving 5,349 public students). 25% of all K-12 students in Platte County, NE are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
The top ranked private schools in Platte County, NE include Christ Lutheran School, Immanuel Lutheran School and Scotus Central Catholic Junior/Senior High School.
100% of private schools in Platte County, NE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Top Ranked Platte County Private Schools (2024)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Christ Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
32312 122nd Ave
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-3531
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-3531
Grades: PK-8
| 41 students
Immanuel Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2865 26th Avenue
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-8423
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-8423
Grades: PK-8
| 246 students
1554 18th Ave
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-7165
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-7165
Grades: 7-12
| 398 students
Columbus Christian School
(Christian)
3418 15th St
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 562-6470
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 562-6470
Grades: K-5
| 28 students
1719 6th Street
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-4767
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-4767
Grades: PK-6
| 126 students
St. Bonaventure Continuation School
(Catholic)
1604 15th St
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-7153
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-7153
Grades: PK-6
| 252 students
St. Francis Schools
(Catholic)
300 S 7th St
Humphrey, NE 68642
(402) 923-0818
Humphrey, NE 68642
(402) 923-0818
Grades: K-12
| 232 students
St. Isidore Continuation School
(Catholic)
3821 20th St
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-2604
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-2604
Grades: PK-6
| 281 students
St. Johns Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
39346 205th Ave
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 285-0335
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 285-0335
Grades: K-8
| 37 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Platte County, NE?
The top ranked private schools in Platte County, NE include Christ Lutheran School, Immanuel Lutheran School and Scotus Central Catholic Junior/Senior High School.
How many private schools are located in Platte County, NE?
10 private schools are located in Platte County, NE.
How diverse are private schools in Platte County, NE?
Platte County, NE private schools are approximately 8% minority students, which is lower than the Nebraska private school average of 18%.
What percentage of students in Platte County, NE go to private school?
25% of all K-12 students in Platte County, NE are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Platte County, NE?
100% of private schools in Platte County, NE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
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