For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 446 students in Cedar County, NE (there are , serving 1,210 public students). 27% of all K-12 students in Cedar County, NE are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
100% of private schools in Cedar County, NE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
草榴社区 Schools in Cedar County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Cedar Catholic High School
(Catholic)
401 S Broadway Ave
Hartington, NE 68739
(402) 254-3906
Hartington, NE 68739
(402) 254-3906
Gr: 7-12 | 177 students
East And West Catholic Elementary School
(Catholic)
108 W 889 Rd
Hartington, NE 68739
(402) 254-2146
Hartington, NE 68739
(402) 254-2146
Gr: K-6 | 59 students
Holy Trinity Elementary School
(Catholic)
502 S Broadway Ave
Hartington, NE 68739
(402) 254-6496
Hartington, NE 68739
(402) 254-6496
Gr: PK-6 | 185 students
West Catholic Continuation School
(Catholic)
303 Omaha St
Fordyce, NE 68736
(402) 357-3507
Fordyce, NE 68736
(402) 357-3507
Gr: 1-6 | 25 students
Overview
This County (Cedar County)
This State (NE)
# Schools
4 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
446 Students
41,490 Students
% Average Students of Color
1%
20%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
37 Teachers
3,094 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.53
# American Indian Students
n/a
225 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
1,131 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
3,181 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
8%
# Black Students
n/a
1,769 Students
% Black Students
n/a
4%
# White Students
376 Students
27,356 Students
% White Students
84%
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
69 Students
7,746 Students
% of Others Students
16%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Cedar County, NE?
4 private schools are located in Cedar County, NE.
What percentage of students in Cedar County go to private school?
27% of all K-12 students in Cedar County are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Cedar County?
100% of private schools in Cedar County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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