The average private school acceptance rate in Nebraska is 93% per year (2025).
The most selective school in Nebraska is Prairie Hill Learning Center, with an acceptance rate of 60%.



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.
Acceptance Rate Range: 60%
100%
Avg. Acceptance Rate: 93%
Most Selective Private Schools in Nebraska (2025)
School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Prairie Hill Learning Center

Montessori School
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: NS-8
17705 S 12th St
Roca, NE 68430
(402) 438-6668
Roca, NE 68430
(402) 438-6668
Rank: #22.
Acceptance Rate: 78%
Grades: 9-12
22520 Mount Michael Rd
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-2541
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-2541
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Connely International Academy

Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: NS-12
856 C Road
Lincoln, NE 68418
(308) 210-9872
Lincoln, NE 68418
(308) 210-9872
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Omaha Street School
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: 9-12
3223 N. 45th St.
Omaha, NE 68104
(402) 451-5234
Omaha, NE 68104
(402) 451-5234
Rank: #55.
Acton Academy Lincoln

Montessori School
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-12
8400 Cody Drive
Lincoln, NE 68512
(402) 858-5151
Lincoln, NE 68512
(402) 858-5151
Rank: #6 - 106. - 10.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-5
511 W 14th St
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 632-2230
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 632-2230
Rank: #6 - 106. - 10.
Deshler Lutheran School

(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: K-8
509 E Hebron Avw
Deshler, NE 68340
(402) 365-7858
Deshler, NE 68340
(402) 365-7858
Rank: #6 - 106. - 10.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-5
6316 N 30th St
Omaha, NE 68111
(402) 991-1444
Omaha, NE 68111
(402) 991-1444
Rank: #6 - 106. - 10.
St. Matthew School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-8
12210 S 36th Street
Bellevue, NE 68123
(402) 291-2030
Bellevue, NE 68123
(402) 291-2030
Rank: #6 - 106. - 10.
Zion Lutheran School

(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-8
2421 Avenue C
Kearney, NE 68847
(308) 234-3410
Kearney, NE 68847
(308) 234-3410
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Concordia Jr.-sr. High School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: 6-12
15656 Fort St
Omaha, NE 68116
(402) 445-4000
Omaha, NE 68116
(402) 445-4000
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Quest Forward High School Omaha

Special Program Emphasis
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: 8-12
2810 N 118TH ST
Omaha, NE 68164
(402) 403-1267
Omaha, NE 68164
(402) 403-1267
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
St. Pauls Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-5
930 Prairie Ln
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-3414
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-3414
Rank: #1414.
Acceptance Rate: 97%
Grades: PK-8
15353 Pacific St
Omaha, NE 68154
(402) 330-4356
Omaha, NE 68154
(402) 330-4356
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Acceptance Rate: 98%
Grades: PK-6
1515 N. Johnson Rd
Fremont, NE 68025
(402) 721-9766
Fremont, NE 68025
(402) 721-9766
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
St. John Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Acceptance Rate: 98%
Grades: K-8
877 N Columbia Ave
Seward, NE 68434
(402) 643-4535
Seward, NE 68434
(402) 643-4535
Rank: #17 - 2117. - 21.
Christ Lutheran School

(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Acceptance Rate: 99%
Grades: PK-8
511 South 5th Street
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-5536
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-5536
Rank: #17 - 2117. - 21.
Acceptance Rate: 99%
Grades: PK-8
102 W Martin St
Battle Creek, NE 68715
(402) 675-3605
Battle Creek, NE 68715
(402) 675-3605
Rank: #17 - 2117. - 21.
St. Michael School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 99%
Grades: PK-8
1315 1st Ave
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-1526
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-1526
Rank: #17 - 2117. - 21.
Acceptance Rate: 99%
Grades: PK-8
1010 Georgia Ave
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-1233
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-1233
Rank: #17 - 2117. - 21.
Zion Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Acceptance Rate: 99%
Grades: PK-6
102 N. 6th St
Plainview, NE 68769
(402) 582-3221
Plainview, NE 68769
(402) 582-3221
Rank: #22 - 2822. - 28.
Central Catholic Middle & High School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: 6-12
1200 Ruby Avenue
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 384-2440
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 384-2440
Rank: #22 - 2822. - 28.
Emmanuel-faith Lutheran School

(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: PK-8
806 N Beaver Ave
York, NE 68467
(402) 362-6575
York, NE 68467
(402) 362-6575
Rank: #22 - 2822. - 28.
Immanuel Lutheran School

(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: PK-8
2865 26th Avenue
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-8423
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-8423
Rank: #22 - 2822. - 28.
St. Michael's School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: PK-8
520 W Church St
Albion, NE 68620
(402) 395-2926
Albion, NE 68620
(402) 395-2926
Rank: #22 - 2822. - 28.
St. Paul Lutheran School

(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: PK-8
325 N Colfax St
West Point, NE 68788
(402) 372-2355
West Point, NE 68788
(402) 372-2355
Rank: #22 - 2822. - 28.
St. Thomas More School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: PK-8
3515 S 48th Ave
Omaha, NE 68106
(402) 951-9504
Omaha, NE 68106
(402) 951-9504
Rank: #22 - 2822. - 28.
Zion Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: PK-8
520 E Main Street
Pierce, NE 68767
(402) 329-4658
Pierce, NE 68767
(402) 329-4658
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Nebraska average private schools acceptance rate?
The Nebraska average private schools acceptance rate is 93% for 2025.
What are the most selective private schools in Nebraska?
The top ranked private schools in Nebraska include Prairie Hill Learning Center, Mount Michael Benedictine High School and Connely International Academy.
What is the most selective high school and elementary school in Nebraska?
The most selective private high school in Nebraska is Mount Michael Benedictine High School, with an acceptance rate of 78%. The most selective private elementary school is Prairie Hill Learning Center, with an acceptance rate of 60%.
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