For the 2024-25 school year, there are 161 private daycares & preschools serving 28,518 students in Nebraska.
The top ranked private daycares & preschools in Nebraska include Brownell Talbot College Preparatory School, Christ Lutheran School, and Prairie Hill Learning Center.
The average tuition cost is $4,059, which is lower than the Nebraska average tuition cost of $4,884.
80% of private daycares & preschools in Nebraska are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod). Learn more about how daycare centers and preschools work.
Top Ranked Nebraska Private Daycares & Preschools (2024-25)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Acton Academy Lincoln![Acton Academy Lincoln Photo - More than ever, parents in Lincoln, Nebraska are looking for alternative, independent - private school options to provide the best education for their children. From our Montessori based Kinder-Program to High School Apprenticeships, we are reimagining what a 21st Century Education can be.]( "Acton Academy Lincoln Photo - More than ever, parents in Lincoln, Nebraska are looking for alternative, independent - private school options to provide the best education for their children. From our Montessori based Kinder-Program to High School Apprenticeships, we are reimagining what a 21st Century Education can be.")
Montessori School
8400 Cody Drive
Lincoln, NE 68512
(402) 858-5151
Lincoln, NE 68512
(402) 858-5151
Grades: PK-12
| 91 students
Aquinas Middle High School
(Catholic)
3420 MN Rd.
David City, NE 68632
(402) 367-3175
David City, NE 68632
(402) 367-3175
Grades: PK-12
| 486 students
1515 N. Johnson Rd
Fremont, NE 68025
(402) 721-9766
Fremont, NE 68025
(402) 721-9766
Grades: PK-6
| 292 students
400 N Happy Hollow Blvd
Omaha, NE 68132
(402) 556-3772
Omaha, NE 68132
(402) 556-3772
Grades: NS-12
| 488 students
Cathedral Of The Risen Christ School
(Catholic)
3245 S 37th St
Lincoln, NE 68506
(402) 489-9621
Lincoln, NE 68506
(402) 489-9621
Grades: PK-8
| 376 students
Christ Lutheran School![Christ Lutheran School Photo - Christ Lutheran School]( "Christ Lutheran School Photo - Christ Lutheran School")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
32312 122nd Ave
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-3531
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-3531
Grades: PK-8
| 41 students
Christ Lutheran School![Christ Lutheran School Photo - Student and Mrs. Wasson work through a math lesson together.]( "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
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-5536
Grades: PK-8
| 311 students
Christ The King School![Christ The King School Photo]( "Christ The King School Photo")
(Catholic)
831 S 88th St
Omaha, NE 68114
(402) 391-0977
Omaha, NE 68114
(402) 391-0977
Grades: PK-8
| 308 students
511 W 14th St
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 632-2230
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 632-2230
Grades: PK-5
| 98 students
Duchesne Academy Of The Sacred Heart
All-girls (Catholic)
3601 Burt St
Omaha, NE 68131
(402) 558-3800
Omaha, NE 68131
(402) 558-3800
Grades: PK-12
| 410 students
Immanuel Lutheran School![Immanuel Lutheran School Photo]( "Immanuel Lutheran School Photo")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2865 26th Avenue
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-8423
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-8423
Grades: PK-8
| 207 students
Lifegate Christian School
(Christian)
15555 W Dodge Road
Omaha, NE 68154
(402) 333-5153
Omaha, NE 68154
(402) 333-5153
Grades: PK-8
| 548 students
5801 S 84th Street
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 488-8888
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 488-8888
Grades: PK-12
| 671 students
Lourdes Central Catholic School
(Catholic)
412 2nd Ave
Nebraska City, NE 68410
(402) 873-6154
Nebraska City, NE 68410
(402) 873-6154
Grades: PK-12
| 330 students
3405 S 119th St
Omaha, NE 68144
(402) 333-8663
Omaha, NE 68144
(402) 333-8663
Grades: PK-8
| 589 students
Messiah Lutheran School![Messiah Lutheran School Photo]( "Messiah Lutheran School Photo")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1800 S 84th St
Lincoln, NE 68506
(402) 489-3024
Lincoln, NE 68506
(402) 489-3024
Grades: NS-5
| 422 students
Montessori Educational Centers, Inc.![Montessori Educational Centers, Inc. Photo - Montessori Toddler Village Serving children ages 18 months to 3 years]( "Montessori Educational Centers, Inc. Photo - Montessori Toddler Village Serving children ages 18 months to 3 years")
Montessori School
12344 Pacific Street
Omaha, NE 68154
(402) 393-1311
Omaha, NE 68154
(402) 393-1311
Grades: PK-6
| 350 students
6316 N 30th St
Omaha, NE 68111
(402) 991-1444
Omaha, NE 68111
(402) 991-1444
Grades: PK-5
| 286 students
Norfolk Catholic Elementary School
(Catholic)
2301 W Madison Ave
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-4584
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-4584
Grades: PK-6
| 343 students
North American Martyrs School
(Catholic)
1101 Isaac Dr
Lincoln, NE 68521
(402) 476-7373
Lincoln, NE 68521
(402) 476-7373
Grades: PK-8
| 474 students
Omaha Christian Academy![Omaha Christian Academy Photo]( "Omaha Christian Academy Photo")
(Christian)
10244 Wiesman Dr.
Omaha, NE 68134
(402) 399-9565
Omaha, NE 68134
(402) 399-9565
Grades: PK-12
| 336 students
Prairie Hill Learning Center![Prairie Hill Learning Center Photo - Prairie Hill is a nature-based Montessori school serving children 18 months to 8th grade on a beautiful 12-acre campus near Lincoln, Nebraska for over 40 years.]( "Prairie Hill Learning Center Photo - Prairie Hill is a nature-based Montessori school serving children 18 months to 8th grade on a beautiful 12-acre campus near Lincoln, Nebraska for over 40 years.")
Montessori School
17705 S 12th St
Roca, NE 68430
(402) 438-6668
Roca, NE 68430
(402) 438-6668
Grades: NS-8
| 83 students
St. Cecilia Cathedral School![St. Cecilia Cathedral School Photo - Field Trip to the zoo.]( "St. Cecilia Cathedral School Photo - Field Trip to the zoo.")
(Catholic)
3869 Webster Street
Omaha, NE 68131
(402) 556-6655
Omaha, NE 68131
(402) 556-6655
Grades: PK-8
| 345 students
St. Columbkille School
(Catholic)
224 E 5th St
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 339-8706
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 339-8706
Grades: PK-8
| 582 students
4720 N 90th St
Omaha, NE 68134
(402) 659-3645
Omaha, NE 68134
(402) 659-3645
Grades: PK-8
| 531 students
102 W Martin St
Battle Creek, NE 68715
(402) 675-3605
Battle Creek, NE 68715
(402) 675-3605
Grades: PK-8
| 154 students
St. John The Apostle Catholic School
(Catholic)
7601 Vine St
Lincoln, NE 68505
(402) 486-1860
Lincoln, NE 68505
(402) 486-1860
Grades: PK-8
| 319 students
St. Matthew School
(Catholic)
12210 S 36th Street
Bellevue, NE 68123
(402) 291-2030
Bellevue, NE 68123
(402) 291-2030
Grades: PK-8
| 194 students
St. Michael Catholic School
(Catholic)
9101 S 78th St
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 488-1313
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 488-1313
Grades: PK-8
| 315 students
St. Patrick's Catholic School![St. Patrick's Catholic School Photo - Tues & Thurs Mass]( "St. Patrick's Catholic School Photo - Tues & Thurs Mass")
(Catholic)
20500 W Maple Road
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-5407
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-5407
Grades: PK-8
| 827 students
St. Paul Lutheran School![St. Paul Lutheran School Photo]( "St. Paul Lutheran School Photo")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
325 N Colfax St
West Point, NE 68788
(402) 372-2355
West Point, NE 68788
(402) 372-2355
Grades: PK-8
| 47 students
1010 Georgia Ave
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-1233
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-1233
Grades: PK-8
| 111 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private daycares & preschools in Nebraska?
The top ranked private daycares & preschools in Nebraska include Brownell Talbot College Preparatory School, Christ Lutheran School, and Prairie Hill Learning Center.
How many private daycares & preschools are located in Nebraska?
161 private daycares & preschools are located in Nebraska.
How much do private daycares & preschools cost in Nebraska?
The average tuition cost is $4,059, which is lower than the Nebraska private school average tuition cost of $4,884.
How diverse are private daycares & preschools in Nebraska?
Nebraska private daycares & preschools are approximately 21% minority students, which is same as the Nebraska private school average of 21%.
What percentage of private daycares & preschools are religiously affiliated in Nebraska?
80% of private daycares & preschools in Nebraska are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
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