St. John Lutheran School Photo - St. John's 6th-grade dry ice science experiment in front of the outdoor classroom.

Top 5 Best Madison County Private Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 1,346 students in Madison County, NE (there are 24 public schools, serving 6,292 public students). 18% of all K-12 students in Madison County, NE are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
The top ranked private schools in Madison County, NE include Christ Lutheran School, Norfolk Catholic Elementary School, and St. John Lutheran School.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Nebraska private school average acceptance rate of 94%.
100% of private schools in Madison County, NE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

Top Ranked Madison County Private Schools (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Christ Lutheran School
Christ Lutheran School Photo - Student and Mrs. Wasson work through a math lesson together.
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
511 South 5th Street
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-5536
Grades: PK-8
| 311 students
Norfolk Catholic Elementary School
(Catholic)
2301 W Madison Ave
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-4584
Grades: PK-6
| 343 students
St. John Lutheran School
St. John Lutheran School Photo - St. John's 6th-grade dry ice science experiment in front of the outdoor classroom.
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(1)
102 W Martin St
Battle Creek, NE 68715
(402) 675-3605
Grades: PK-8
| 154 students
St. Leonard School
(Catholic)
206 E 6th St
Madison, NE 68748
(140) 245-4352
Grades: PK-6
| 31 students
St. Paul's Lutheran School
St. Paul's Lutheran School Photo
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
(2)
1010 Georgia Ave
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-1233
Grades: PK-8
| 111 students
Immanuel Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
105 Elm St
Hadar, NE 68738
(402) 371-0685
Grades: PK-8
| 23 students
Lutheran High Northeast
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2010 N 37th St
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 379-3040
Grades: 9-12
| 122 students
Norfolk Catholic High School
(Catholic)
2300 W Madison Ave
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-2784
Grades: 7-12
| 211 students
Trinity Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
705 West 6th St
Madison, NE 68748
(402) 454-2651
Grades: PK-8
| 40 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Madison County, Nebraska

Madison County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
East Park Ave
Norfolk, NE 68701
Grades: 12
| 12 students
St. John Lutheran School (Closed 2004)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
82670 547 Ave
Madison, NE 68748
(402) 454-2440
Grades: K-8
| 25 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Madison County, NE?
The top ranked private schools in Madison County, NE include Christ Lutheran School, Norfolk Catholic Elementary School, and St. John Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in Madison County?
9 private schools are located in Madison County.
How diverse are private schools in Madison County?
Madison County private schools are approximately 10% minority students, which is lower than the Nebraska private school average of 21%.
What percentage of students in Madison County go to private school?
18% of all K-12 students in Madison County are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Madison County?
100% of private schools in Madison County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).
Which private schools in Madison County are often viewed compared to one another?

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