For the 2024-25 school year, there are 235 private schools serving 41,704 students in Nebraska (there are 1,094 public schools, serving 329,255 students). 11% of all K-12 students in Nebraska attend private schools (compared to the national average of 11%).
The average private school tuition is $4,497 for elementary schools and $8,799 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in Nebraska include Brownell Talbot College Preparatory School, Gross Catholic High School, and St. Wenceslaus Catholic Elementary School.
The average acceptance rate is 94% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 20% and the student:teacher ratio is 13:1.
83% of schools are religiously affiliated, with most being Catholic or Lutheran Church Missouri Synod.
Top Ranked Nebraska Private Schools by County (2024-25)
Popular neighborhoods: West Omaha (12 schools), North Omaha (9 schools), South Central Omaha (9 schools), Central Omaha (6 schools), Bethany (3 schools).
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# Schools
# Students
% of K-12 Students in Private Schools
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Nebraska?
The top-ranked private schools in Nebraska include Brownell Talbot College Preparatory School, Gross Catholic High School, and St. Wenceslaus Catholic Elementary School.
How many private schools are located in Nebraska?
There are 235 private schools are located in Nebraska.
How much do private schools cost in Nebraska?
The average private school tuition in Nebraska is $4,497 for elementary schools and $8,799 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in Nebraska?
Approximately 20% of students in Nebraska private schools are minority students (compared to the national percentage).
What percentage of students in Nebraska go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Nebraska attend private schools (compared to the national average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Nebraska?
83% of private schools in Nebraska are religiously affiliated, with most being Catholic or Lutheran Church Missouri Synod.
Which private schools in Nebraska are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Nebraska include: Aquinas Catholic Elementary School vs. Aquinas Middle High School, Heartland Lutheran High School vs. Central Catholic Middle & High School, Mount Michael Benedictine High School vs. Creighton Preparatory School
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