For the 2025 school year, there are 5 blue ribbon private high schools serving 3,052 students in Nebraska.
The top ranked blue ribbon private high schools in Nebraska include Mount Michael Benedictine High School, Creighton Preparatory School, and Duchesne Academy Of The Sacred Heart.
The average acceptance rate is 78%, which is lower than the Nebraska private high school average acceptance rate of 88%.
100% of blue ribbon private high schools in Nebraska are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Blue Ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
Top Ranked Nebraska Blue Ribbon Private High Schools (2025)
School
Location
Students
Year
Creighton Preparatory School
All-boys (Catholic)
7400 Western Ave
Omaha, NE 68114
(402) 393-1190
Omaha, NE 68114
(402) 393-1190
975 students
Year: 2020
Duchesne Academy Of The Sacred Heart
All-girls (Catholic)
3601 Burt St
Omaha, NE 68131
(402) 558-3800
Omaha, NE 68131
(402) 558-3800
410 students
Year: 2005
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All-girls (Catholic)
7400 Military Ave
Omaha, NE 68134
(402) 571-2618
Omaha, NE 68134
(402) 571-2618
694 students
Year: 1994, 2020
22520 Mount Michael Rd
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-2541
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-2541
249 students
Year: 2012, 2019
Vj & Angela Skutt Catholic High School
(Catholic)
3131 S 156th St
Omaha, NE 68130
(402) 333-0818
Omaha, NE 68130
(402) 333-0818
724 students
Year: 2012, 2022
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon private high schools in Nebraska?
The top ranked blue ribbon private high schools in Nebraska include Mount Michael Benedictine High School, Creighton Preparatory School, and Duchesne Academy Of The Sacred Heart.
How many blue ribbon private high schools are located in Nebraska?
5 blue ribbon private high schools are located in Nebraska.
How diverse are blue ribbon private high schools in Nebraska?
Nebraska blue ribbon private high schools are approximately 16% minority students, which is lower than the Nebraska private school average of 18%.
What percentage of blue ribbon private high schools are religiously affiliated in Nebraska?
100% of blue ribbon private high schools in Nebraska are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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