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Nebraska Private Daycares & Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 165 private daycares & preschools serving 28,860 students in Nebraska.
The top ranked private daycares & preschools in Nebraska include Brownell Talbot College Preparatory School, Duchesne Academy Of The Sacred Heart, and Lourdes Central Catholic School.
The average tuition cost is $5,883, which is lower than the Nebraska average tuition cost of $6,858.
78% 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.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 165
  • # Students Served: 28,860

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 165
  • # Students Served: 28,860

Top Ranked Nebraska Private Daycares & Preschools (2026-27)

Map of Aquinas Middle High School
Aquinas Middle High School
Gr: PK-12 | 486 students
Catholic
3420 MN Rd.
David City, NE 68632
(402) 367-3175
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Bergan Elementary Photo
Bergan Elementary
Gr: PK-6 | 292 students
Avg. class size: 36 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
1515 N. Johnson Rd
Fremont, NE 68025
(402) 721-9766
(4)
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Map of Bergan Mercy Childcare Center
Bergan Mercy Childcare Center
Gr: PK-K | 65 students
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
1919 S 74th Street
Omaha, NE 68124
(402) 398-6779
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Map of Brownell Talbot College Preparatory School
Brownell Talbot College Preparatory School
Gr: NS-12 | 488 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 13
400 N Happy Hollow Blvd
Omaha, NE 68132
(402) 556-3772
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Map of Cathedral Of The Risen Christ School
Cathedral Of The Risen Christ School
Gr: PK-8 | 376 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Catholic
3245 S 37th St
Lincoln, NE 68506
(402) 489-9621
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Christ Lutheran School Photo
Christ Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 41 students
Sports: 2
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
32312 122nd Ave
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-3531
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Christ Lutheran School Photo
Christ Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 311 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 8
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
511 South 5th Street
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-5536
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Christ The King School Photo
Christ The King School
Gr: PK-8 | 308 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
831 S 88th St
Omaha, NE 68114
(402) 391-0977
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Connely International Academy Photo
Connely International Academy
Gr: NS-12 | 37 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 4
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
856 C Road
Lincoln, NE 68418
(402) 225-6877
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Map of Cornerstone Christian School
Cornerstone Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 466 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
1001 Ft Crook Road N Ste 200
Bellevue, NE 68005
(402) 292-1030
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Map of Duchesne Academy Of The Sacred Heart
Duchesne Academy Of The Sacred Heart
Gr: PK-12 | 410 students
All-girls (Catholic)
3601 Burt St
Omaha, NE 68131
(402) 558-3800
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Map of Holy Cross School
Holy Cross School
Gr: PK-8 | 328 students
Catholic
1502 S 48th St
Omaha, NE 68106
(402) 551-3773
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Immanuel Lutheran School Photo
Immanuel Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 187 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 4
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2865 26th Avenue
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-8423
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Map of Lifegate Christian School
Lifegate Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 548 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
15555 W Dodge Road
Omaha, NE 68154
(402) 333-5153
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Lincoln Christian Elem/jr-sr Photo
Lincoln Christian Elem/jr-sr
Gr: PK-12 | 671 students
Avg. class size: 48 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
5801 S 84th Street
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 488-8888
(2)
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Map of Lourdes Central Catholic School
Lourdes Central Catholic School
Gr: PK-12 | 330 students
Catholic
412 2nd Ave
Nebraska City, NE 68410
(402) 873-6154
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Mary Our Queen School Photo
Mary Our Queen School
Gr: PK-8 | 589 students
Sports: 5
Catholic
3405 S 119th St
Omaha, NE 68144
(402) 333-8663
(2)
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Messiah Lutheran School Photo
Messiah Lutheran School
Gr: NS-5 | 422 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1800 S 84th St
Lincoln, NE 68506
(402) 489-3024
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Montessori Educational Centers, Inc. Photo
Montessori Educational Centers, Inc.
Gr: PK-6 | 350 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 4
Montessori School
12344 Pacific Street
Omaha, NE 68154
(402) 393-1311
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Map of Norfolk Catholic Elementary School
Norfolk Catholic Elementary School
Gr: PK-6 | 343 students
Catholic
2301 W Madison Ave
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-4584
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Map of North American Martyrs School
North American Martyrs School
Gr: PK-8 | 474 students
Catholic
1101 Isaac Dr
Lincoln, NE 68521
(402) 476-7373
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Omaha Christian Academy Photo
Omaha Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 336 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 10
Christian
10244 Wiesman Dr.
Omaha, NE 68134
(402) 399-9565
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Prairie Hill Learning Center Photo
Prairie Hill Learning Center
Gr: NS-8 | 83 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
17705 S 12th St
Roca, NE 68430
(402) 438-6668
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Map of Sacred Heart Catholic School
Sacred Heart Catholic School
Gr: PK-12 | 222 students
Catholic
1820 Fulton St
Falls City, NE 68355
(402) 245-4151
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Map of St. Andrew Elementary School
St. Andrew Elementary School
Gr: PK-5 | 22 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Catholic
179 N 6th Street
Tecumseh, NE 68450
(402) 335-2234
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Map of St. Anthony School
St. Anthony School
Gr: PK-6 | 131 students
Catholic
1719 6th Street
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-4767
(1)
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St. Cecilia Cathedral School Photo
St. Cecilia Cathedral School
Gr: PK-8 | 345 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 16
Catholic
3869 Webster Street
Omaha, NE 68131
(402) 556-6655
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Map of St. Columbkille School
St. Columbkille School
Gr: PK-8 | 582 students
Avg. class size: 28 students
Catholic
224 E 5th St
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 339-8706
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Map of St. James Elementary School
St. James Elementary School
Gr: PK-6 | 109 students
Catholic
525 E 14th St
Crete, NE 68333
(402) 826-2318
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Map of St. James Seton School
St. James Seton School
Gr: PK-8 | 531 students
Catholic
4720 N 90th St
Omaha, NE 68134
(402) 659-3645
(1)
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St. John Lutheran School Photo
St. John Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 148 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 6
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
102 W Martin St
Battle Creek, NE 68715
(402) 675-3605
(1)
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Map of St. Johns Lutheran School
St. Johns Lutheran School
Gr: PK-7 | 68 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
39346 205th Ave
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 285-0335
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Map of St. Joseph School
St. Joseph School
Gr: PK-8 | 464 students
Catholic
1940 S 77th St
Lincoln, NE 68506
(402) 489-0341
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Map of St. Leonard School
St. Leonard School
Gr: PK-6 | 31 students
Catholic
206 E 6th St
Madison, NE 68748
(140) 245-4352
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Map of St. Michael Catholic School
St. Michael Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 315 students
Catholic
9101 S 78th St
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 488-1313
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165
Private Schools
28,860
Students
$5,883
Avg. Tuition
17
Avg. Class Size
21%
Students of Color
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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, Duchesne Academy Of The Sacred Heart, and Lourdes Central Catholic School.
How many private daycares & preschools are located in Nebraska?
165 private daycares & preschools are located in Nebraska.
How much do private daycares & preschools cost in Nebraska?
The average tuition cost is $5,883, which is lower than the Nebraska private school average tuition cost of $6,858.
How diverse are private daycares & preschools in Nebraska?
Nebraska private daycares & preschools are approximately 21% minority students, which is higher than the Nebraska private school average of 20%.
What percentage of private daycares & preschools are religiously affiliated in Nebraska?
78% of private daycares & preschools in Nebraska are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

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