For the 2024 school year, there are 230 private schools serving 42,379 students in Nebraska (there are 1,084 public schools, serving 327,576 students). 11% of all K-12 students in Nebraska are educated in private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
The average private school tuition is $4,436 for elementary schools and $9,043 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The best top ranked private schools in Nebraska include Trinity Lutheran School, Holy Cross School and Norfolk Catholic High School.
The average acceptance rate is 93% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 18% and the student:teacher ratio is 14:1.
83% of schools are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Top Ranked Nebraska Private Schools by County (2024)
Popular neighborhoods: West Omaha (12 schools), North Omaha (9 schools), South Central Omaha (9 schools), Central Omaha (6 schools), Bethany (3 schools).
County
# Schools
# Students
% of K-12 Students in Private Schools
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Nebraska?
The best top ranked private schools in Nebraska include Trinity Lutheran School, Holy Cross School and Norfolk Catholic High School.
How many private schools are located in Nebraska?
230 private schools are located in Nebraska.
How much do private schools cost in Nebraska?
The average private school tuition in Nebraska is $4,436 for elementary schools and $9,043 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in Nebraska?
Nebraska private schools are approximately 18% minority students (view national minority students).
What percentage of students in Nebraska go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Nebraska are educated in private schools (compared to national average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Nebraska?
83% of private schools in Nebraska are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
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