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

Best Madison County 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 1,332 students in Madison County, NE (there are , serving 6,340 public students). 17% 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 St. Leonard School, Christ Lutheran School, and St. Paul's Lutheran School.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Nebraska private school average acceptance rate of 90%.
100% of private schools in Madison County, NE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Madison County 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-8 | 311 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Norfolk Catholic Elementary School
(Catholic)
2301 W Madison Ave
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-4584
Gr: PK-6 | 343 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
Gr: PK-8 | 140 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Leonard School
(Catholic)
206 E 6th St
Madison, NE 68748
(140) 245-4352
Gr: PK-6 | 31 students Tuition listed
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
Gr: PK-8 | 111 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Immanuel Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
105 Elm St
Hadar, NE 68738
(402) 371-0685
Gr: PK-8 | 23 students Tuition listed
Lutheran High Northeast
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2010 N 37th St
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 379-3040
Gr: 9-12 | 122 students
Norfolk Catholic High School
(Catholic)
2300 W Madison Ave
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-2784
Gr: 7-12 | 211 students Avg. class size: 39 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Trinity Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
705 West 6th St
Madison, NE 68748
(402) 454-2651
Gr: PK-8 | 40 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2
[+] Show Closed 草榴社区 Schools in Madison County, Nebraska

Madison County 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)

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

Overview

This County (Madison County)
This State (NE)
# Schools
9 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,332 Students
41,448 Students
% Average Students of Color
10%
20%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
96 Teachers
3,082 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
51%
42%
Average Class Size
19 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,305
$7,698
Average % on Financial Aid
22%
39%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$750
$1,459
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.43
0.53
# American Indian Students
n/a
225 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
17 Students
1,131 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
69 Students
3,181 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
8%
# Black Students
17 Students
1,769 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
977 Students
27,356 Students
% White Students
74%
66%
# 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
250 Students
7,712 Students
% of Others Students
19%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Madison County, NE?
The top-ranked private schools in Madison County, NE include St. Leonard School, Christ Lutheran School, and St. Paul's 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 20%.
What percentage of students in Madison County go to private school?
17% 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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