For the 2025-26 school year, there are 10 private schools serving 1,701 students in Platte County, NE (there are , serving 5,458 public students). 24% of all K-12 students in Platte County, NE are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
The top ranked private schools in Platte County, NE include Scotus Central Catholic Junior/Senior High School, St. Anthony School, and St. Johns Lutheran School.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Nebraska private school average acceptance rate of 90%.
100% of private schools in Platte County, NE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Top Ranked Platte County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Christ Lutheran School![Christ Lutheran School Photo - Christ Lutheran School]( "Christ Lutheran School Photo - Christ Lutheran School")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
32312 122nd Ave
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-3531
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-3531
Gr: PK-8 | 41 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
Immanuel Lutheran School![Immanuel Lutheran School Photo]( "Immanuel Lutheran School Photo")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2865 26th Avenue
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-8423
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-8423
Gr: PK-8 | 204 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1719 6th Street
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-4767
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-4767
Gr: PK-6 | 131 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
St. Johns Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
39346 205th Ave
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 285-0335
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 285-0335
Gr: PK-7 | 68 students
1554 18th Ave
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-7165
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-7165
Gr: 7-12 | 398 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Columbus Christian School
(Christian)
3418 15th St
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 562-6470
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 562-6470
Gr: PK-5 | 39 students Tuition listed
St. Bonaventure Elementary School
(Catholic)
1604 15th St
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-7153
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-7153
Gr: K-6 | 196 students Tuition listed
St. Francis Schools
(Catholic)
300 S 7th St
Humphrey, NE 68642
(402) 923-0818
Humphrey, NE 68642
(402) 923-0818
Gr: K-12 | 232 students Avg. class size: 15 students
St. Isidore Elementary School
(Catholic)
3821 20th St
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-2604
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-2604
Gr: PK-6 | 271 students Tuition listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Platte County, NE?
The top ranked private schools in Platte County, NE include Scotus Central Catholic Junior/Senior High School, St. Anthony School, and St. Johns Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in Platte County?
10 private schools are located in Platte County.
How diverse are private schools in Platte County?
Platte County private schools are approximately 9% minority students, which is lower than the Nebraska private school average of 20%.
What percentage of students in Platte County go to private school?
24% of all K-12 students in Platte County are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Platte County?
100% of private schools in Platte County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private schools in Platte County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Platte County include: St. Bonaventure Elementary School vs. St. Isidore Elementary School, St. Francis Schools vs. Holy Family School, St. Isidore Elementary School vs. St. Bonaventure Elementary School
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