For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 271 students in Cass County, NE (there are , serving 3,956 public students). 6% of all K-12 students in Cass County, NE are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
草榴社区 Schools in Cass County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
814 Main St
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
(402) 296-5948
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
(402) 296-5948
Gr: PK-12 | 114 students
St. John The Baptist School
(Catholic)
500 S 18th St
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
(402) 296-6230
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
(402) 296-6230
Gr: PK-8 | 157 students Tuition listed
Overview
This County (Cass County)
This State (NE)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
271 Students
41,494 Students
% Average Students of Color
5%
20%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
26 Teachers
3,087 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,300
$7,701
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.37
0.53
# American Indian Students
n/a
225 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
1,131 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
3,181 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
8%
# Black Students
5 Students
1,769 Students
% Black Students
2%
4%
# White Students
215 Students
27,356 Students
% White Students
77%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
74 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
51 Students
7,758 Students
% of Others Students
18%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Cass County, NE?
2 private schools are located in Cass County, NE.
What percentage of students in Cass County go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Cass County are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
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