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Best Lincoln County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 828 students in Lincoln County, NE (there are , serving 5,185 public students). 14% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
100% of private schools in Lincoln County, NE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Lincoln County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Patrick High School
St. Patrick High School
Gr: 7-12 | 170 students
Catholic
500 S Silber Ave
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 532-1874
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Map of St. Patrick Junior Senior High School
St. Patrick Junior Senior High School
Gr: 1-12 | 299 students
Catholic
500 South Silber Ave
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 660-1008
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Map of Our Redeemer Lutheran School
Our Redeemer Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 70 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 3
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1400 East E Street
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 532-6421
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Map of Platte Valley Christian Academy
Platte Valley Christian Academy
Gr: PK-6 | 33 students
Christian
1521 Rodeo Rd
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 534-8883
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Overview

Category
This State (NE)
US
# Schools
5 Schools

Trends in Total Number of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools

YearLincoln County Total Schools
20255
20245
20233
20223
20213
20203
20193
20183
20173
20163
20153
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# Students
828 Students
41,498 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearLincoln County AverageNebraska (NE) AverageNational Average
2025166191179
2024166189172
2023148195174
2022163198185
2021163193180
2020163187171
2019177191175
2018177187172
2017181190180
2016190189178
2015190182167
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% Average Students of Color
15%
20%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearLincoln County AverageNebraska (NE) AverageNational Average
202515%20%34%
202415%21%34%
202316%18%33%
202214%17%33%
202114%17%32%
202014%17%32%
201915%16%31%
201815%16%31%
201721%20%32%
201620%20%32%
201520%20%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
71 Teachers
3,094 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearLincoln County AverageNebraska (NE) AverageNational Average
202512:113:111:1
202412:113:111:1
202310:114:111:1
202211:114:111:1
202111:114:111:1
202011:114:112:1
201913:114:112:1
201813:114:112:1
201712:114:112:1
201613:114:112:1
201513:114:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
40%
42%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2017-2025)

YearLincoln County AverageNebraska (NE) AverageNational Average
202540%42%55%
202440%43%54%
202340%42%54%
202240%42%54%
202140%43%54%
202040%42%54%
201940%41%53%
201840%41%53%
201740%38%53%
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,850
$7,724

Tuition Cost Trends (2017-2025)

YearLincoln County AverageNebraska (NE) AverageNational Average
2025$3,850$8,078$15,012
2024$3,850$4,884$13,254
2023$3,850$4,861$12,626
2022$3,850$4,239$12,187
2021$3,850$3,977$11,800
2020$3,850$3,664$11,512
2019$3,750$3,577$11,293
2018$3,750$3,071$11,017
2017$3,750$3,155$10,708
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Average % on Financial Aid
25%
38%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2017-2025)

YearLincoln County AverageNebraska (NE) AverageNational Average
202525%39%34%
202425%39%34%
202325%38%34%
202225%34%33%
202125%34%33%
202025%31%32%
201925%32%31%
201825%33%30%
201725%31%30%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$1,538

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2017-2025)

YearLincoln County AverageNebraska (NE) AverageNational Average
2025$1,000$1,459$7,073
2024$1,000$1,454$6,930
2023$1,000$1,568$6,469
2022$1,000$1,856$6,289
2021$1,000$1,856$6,055
2020$1,000$1,631$5,921
2019$1,000$1,712$5,795
2018$1,000$1,657$5,456
2017$1,000$1,757$5,319
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.43
0.53

Diversity Score Trends

YearLincoln County AverageNebraska (NE) AverageNational Average
20250.430.530.65
20240.430.530.65
20230.450.500.65
20220.380.480.64
20210.380.480.64
20200.380.490.64
20190.380.470.63
20180.380.470.63
20170.450.440.61
20160.490.440.61
20150.490.430.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
225 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
37 Students
1,131 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearLincoln County AverageNebraska (NE) AverageNational Average
20255%3%5%
20245%3%5%
20235%2%5%
20222%3%4%
20212%3%4%
20202%3%4%
20193%3%4%
20183%3%4%
20172%2%4%
20162%2%4%
20152%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
57 Students
3,181 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
8%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearLincoln County AverageNebraska (NE) AverageNational Average
20257%8%9%
20247%8%9%
20236%6%9%
20228%6%8%
20218%6%9%
20208%6%9%
201910%5%8%
201810%6%8%
201715%5%8%
201614%5%8%
201514%5%8%
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# Black Students
12 Students
1,769 Students
% Black Students
2%
4%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearLincoln County AverageNebraska (NE) AverageNational Average
20251%4%7%
20241%4%7%
20231%4%8%
20222%4%7%
20212%4%7%
20202%4%8%
20171%3%7%
20161%3%7%
20151%4%8%
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# White Students
630 Students
27,356 Students
% White Students
74%
66%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearLincoln County AverageNebraska (NE) AverageNational Average
202574%66%52%
202474%66%52%
202373%69%52%
202278%70%54%
202178%70%54%
202078%70%54%
201978%71%56%
201878%70%56%
201772%73%58%
201669%73%58%
201569%74%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
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
113 Students
7,754 Students
% of Others Students
13%
19%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearLincoln County AverageNebraska (NE) AverageNational Average
202513%18%26%
202413%18%26%
202315%18%25%
202210%16%25%
202110%16%25%
202010%16%24%
20199%17%24%
20189%16%23%
201710%16%22%
201614%16%22%
201514%14%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Lincoln County, NE?
The top ranked private schools in Lincoln County, NE include St. Patrick High School and St. Patrick Junior Senior High School.
How many private schools are located in Lincoln County?
4 private schools are located in Lincoln County.
What percentage of students in Lincoln County go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in Lincoln County are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lincoln County?
100% of private schools in Lincoln County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Lincoln County are often viewed compared to one another?

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