For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 628 students in Hastings, NE (there are , serving 4,670 public students). 12% of all K-12 students in Hastings, NE are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
The top ranked private school in Hastings, NE is St. Michael's Elementary School.
100% of private schools in Hastings, NE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Top Ranked Hastings ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Michael's Elementary School
(Catholic)
721 Creighton Ave
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 462-6310
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 462-6310
Gr: PK-5 | 286 students Tuition listed
St. Cecilia Middle Sch/high School
(Catholic)
521 N Kansas Ave
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 462-2105
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 462-2105
Gr: 6-12 | 253 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
Zion Classical Academy
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
465 S Marian Rd
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 462-5012
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 462-5012
Gr: PK-6 | 89 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Hastings, NE?
The top ranked private schools in Hastings, NE is St. Michael's Elementary School.
How many private schools are located in Hastings?
3 private schools are located in Hastings.
What percentage of students in Hastings go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Hastings are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Hastings?
100% of private schools in Hastings are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
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