#1 Best Private Schools in Columbus, NE
St. Anthony School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–6
The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Columbus
Columbus, NE
AOverall grade86 students10 students per teacher
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Best Private Schools in Columbus, NE
Private schools in Columbus, NE with the highest overall grades. Top 5 of 5 schools.
#2 Best Private Schools in Columbus, NE
St. Bonaventure Elementary School
Diocesan school · Grades K–6
Serving families in Columbus since at least 2011
Columbus, NE
B+Overall grade200 students13 students per teacher
#3 Best Private Schools in Columbus, NE
St. Isidore Elementary School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–6
Serving families in Columbus since at least 2011
Columbus, NE
BOverall grade216 students13 students per teacher
#4 Best Private Schools in Columbus, NE
Immanuel Lutheran School
Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades Pre-K–8
The largest Christian school in Columbus
Columbus, NE
B-Overall grade142 students14 students per teacher
#5 Best Private Schools in Columbus, NE
Scotus Central Catholic High School
Diocesan school · Grades 7–12
The largest Catholic school in Columbus
Columbus, NE
B-Overall grade375 students13 students per teacher
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