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St. Paul's Lutheran School Photo

Best Madison County Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 private elementary schools serving 1,210 students in Madison County, NE.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Madison County, NE include St. Leonard School, St. Paul's Lutheran School, and St. John Lutheran School.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Nebraska private elementary school average acceptance rate of 93%.
100% of private elementary schools in Madison County, NE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Madison County Private Elementary 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
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
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Madison County 91黑料s (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
8 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,210 Students
35,265 Students
% Average Students of Color
9%
20%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
84 Teachers
2,601 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
51%
42%
Average Class Size
19 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,305
$6,889
Average % on Financial Aid
22%
37%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$750
$1,487
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
93%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.44
0.53
# American Indian Students
n/a
218 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
13 Students
838 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
57 Students
2,634 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
7%
# Black Students
12 Students
1,526 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
876 Students
23,169 Students
% White Students
72%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
68 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
6,889 Students
% of Others Students
21%
20%
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 elementary schools in Madison County, NE?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Madison County, NE include St. Leonard School, St. Paul's Lutheran School, and St. John Lutheran School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Madison County?
8 private elementary schools are located in Madison County.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Madison County?
Madison County private elementary schools are approximately 9% minority students, which is lower than the Nebraska private school average of 20%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Madison County?
100% of private elementary schools in Madison County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).
Which private elementary schools in Madison County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private elementary schools in Madison County include: St. Paul's Lutheran School vs. Christ Lutheran School, Christ Lutheran School vs. Norfolk Catholic High School

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