Private Schools in Shelby, Nebraska

St. Isidore Catholic School serves students from Shelby and surrounding communities with a comprehensive Catholic education program from preschool through 8th grade. The school emphasizes faith formation combined with strong academic preparation, featuring modern STEM labs, competitive athletics programs, and extensive fine arts offerings. With small class sizes and dedicated faculty, the school maintains high parent satisfaction ratings and excellent academic outcomes. The campus includes state-of-the-art facilities and serves as a regional Catholic education center for eastern Nebraska families.

Columbus Scotus Central Catholic High School is a highly-regarded Catholic secondary institution serving Shelby and the broader Columbus area. The school offers rigorous college preparatory curriculum with 95% of graduates continuing to higher education. Features include advanced placement courses, competitive athletic programs in the Catholic High School League, extensive fine arts offerings, and modern science and technology facilities. The school maintains strong community ties and has produced numerous academic and athletic achievements over its long history.

Faith Christian School provides comprehensive Christian education from preschool through 12th grade, serving families from Shelby and surrounding communities. The school combines strong academic preparation with biblical integration across all subjects. Features include small class sizes, individualized attention, competitive athletic programs, music and drama productions, and college preparatory curriculum. The school emphasizes character development and community service while maintaining high academic standards and strong parent involvement.