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Best Nebraska Private Daycares & Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 165 private daycares & preschools serving 28,908 students in Nebraska.

The 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 $6,918, which is lower than the Nebraska average tuition cost of $7,724.

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 (2026)

# Private Schools: 165
# Students Served: 28,908

Quick Facts (2026)

# Private Schools: 165
# Students Served: 28,908

Nebraska Private Daycares & Preschools Trends

165

Private Schools

28,908

Students

$6,918

Avg. Tuition

16

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 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 $6,918, which is lower than the Nebraska private school average tuition cost of $7,724.

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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