For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 49 students in Wayne, NE (there are , serving 1,016 public students). 5% of all K-12 students in Wayne, NE are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
100% of private schools in Wayne, NE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
草榴社区 Schools in Wayne, NE (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Mary Elementary School
(Catholic)
420 E 7th St
Wayne, NE 68787
(402) 375-2337
Wayne, NE 68787
(402) 375-2337
Gr: PK-6 | 49 students
Overview
This Town (Wayne)
This State (NE)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
49 Students
41,490 Students
% Average Students of Color
31%
20%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
5 Teachers
3,094 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.53
# American Indian Students
1 Student
225 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
1,131 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
10 Students
3,181 Students
% Hispanic Students
20%
8%
# Black Students
n/a
1,769 Students
% Black Students
n/a
4%
# White Students
25 Students
27,356 Students
% White Students
51%
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
13 Students
7,746 Students
% of Others Students
27%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Wayne, NE?
1 private schools are located in Wayne, NE.
What percentage of students in Wayne go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Wayne are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Wayne?
100% of private schools in Wayne are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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