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.

Top 10 Best Lincoln Private Preschools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 23 private preschools serving 4,648 students in Lincoln, NE.
The top ranked private preschools in Lincoln, NE include Acton Academy Lincoln, Cathedral Of The Risen Christ School, and Lincoln Christian Elem/jr-sr.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is lower than the Nebraska private preschool average acceptance rate of 95%.
65% of private preschools in Lincoln, NE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Lincoln Private 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.
Montessori School
8400 Cody Drive
Lincoln, NE 68512
(402) 858-5151
Grades: PK-12
| 91 students
Cathedral Of The Risen Christ School
(Catholic)
3245 S 37th St
Lincoln, NE 68506
(402) 489-9621
Grades: PK-8
| 376 students
Lincoln Christian Elem/jr-sr
Lincoln Christian Elem/jr-sr Photo - Elementary Students singing on Grandparents Day
(Christian)
(2)
5801 S 84th Street
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 488-8888
Grades: PK-12
| 671 students
Messiah Lutheran School
Messiah Lutheran School Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1800 S 84th St
Lincoln, NE 68506
(402) 489-3024
Grades: NS-5
| 422 students
North American Martyrs School
(Catholic)
1101 Isaac Dr
Lincoln, NE 68521
(402) 476-7373
Grades: PK-8
| 474 students
St. John The Apostle Catholic School
(Catholic)
7601 Vine St
Lincoln, NE 68505
(402) 486-1860
Grades: PK-8
| 319 students
St. Joseph School
(Catholic)
1940 S 77th St
Lincoln, NE 68506
(402) 489-0341
Grades: PK-8
| 464 students
St. Michael Catholic School
(Catholic)
9101 S 78th St
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 488-1313
Grades: PK-8
| 315 students
St. Peter Catholic School
(Catholic)
4500 Duxhall Dr
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 421-6299
Grades: PK-8
| 370 students
Trinity Lutheran Church & School
Trinity Lutheran Church & School Photo - The community of students, teachers, and families at Trinity Lutheran School feels like family. We take pride in relationships not just with students but with their entire family. At Trinity we have the unique opportunity to embrace each student and their family as individuals, and to provide the personal attention, encouragement, and problem-solving you and your child deserve.
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1200 N 56th St
Lincoln, NE 68504
(402) 466-1800
Grades: PK-5
| 132 students
Blessed Sacrament School
(Catholic)
1725 Lake St
Lincoln, NE 68502
(402) 476-6202
Grades: PK-8
| 161 students
Child's View Montessori
Montessori School
3341 Pioneers Blvd Ste 3
Lincoln, NE 68506
(402) 484-8277
Grades: PK-K
| 31 students
Children's Circle Montessori
Montessori School
121 Skyway Rd
Lincoln, NE 68505
(402) 489-0878
Grades: PK-K
| 38 students
Lincoln Knowledge Beginnings
Lincoln Knowledge Beginnings Photo - Front Lobby
Daycare / Preschool
6700 S. 32nd St.
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 423-1188
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
Northeast KinderCare
Northeast KinderCare Photo - Toddler Classroom
Daycare / Preschool
6900 Huntington Ave.
Lincoln, NE 68507
(402) 466-8285
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
Parkview Christian School
(Christian)
(5)
4400 N 1st St
Lincoln, NE 68521
(402) 474-5820
Grades: PK-12
| 237 students
Pioneers Boulevard KinderCare
Pioneers Boulevard KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom
Daycare / Preschool
5601 Pioneers Blvd.
Lincoln, NE 68506
(402) 489-9075
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
St. Mark Evangelical Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
(3)
3840 S 19th St
Lincoln, NE 68502
(402) 904-7340
Grades: PK-8
| 70 students
St. Patricks Catholic School
(Catholic)
4142 N 61st St
Lincoln, NE 68507
(402) 466-3710
Grades: PK-8
| 187 students
St. Teresa Elementary School
(Catholic)
(1)
616 S 36th St
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 477-3358
Grades: PK-8
| 270 students
Trinity Kindergarten Program
Daycare / Preschool
1345 S 16th St
Lincoln, NE 68502
(402) 475-9731
Grades: K
| 11 students
West A Street KinderCare
West A Street KinderCare Photo - You will find a Daily Dose of Wonder waiting for your child everyday at KinderCare.
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
1460 West A St.
Lincoln, NE 68522
(402) 477-2700
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
Willard Community Center
Daycare / Preschool
1245 South Folsom St
Lincoln, NE 68522
(402) 475-0805
Grades: NS
| 9 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Lincoln, Nebraska

Lincoln, Nebraska Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
540 N 31st St
Lincoln, NE 68503
(402) 476-1783
Grades: PK-8
| 157 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Lincoln, NE?
The top ranked private preschools in Lincoln, NE include Acton Academy Lincoln, Cathedral Of The Risen Christ School, and Lincoln Christian Elem/jr-sr.
How many private preschools are located in Lincoln?
23 private preschools are located in Lincoln.
How diverse are private preschools in Lincoln?
Lincoln private preschools are approximately 17% minority students, which is lower than the Nebraska private school average of 21%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Lincoln?
65% of private preschools in Lincoln are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private preschools in Lincoln are often viewed compared to one another?

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