Best Nebraska Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 231 private schools serving 42,391 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 St. Pauls Lutheran School, Omaha Street School and Pius X 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)

County
# Schools
# Students
% of K-12 Students in Private Schools
69
18,721
16%
10
1,765
25%
16
2,531
7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Nebraska?
The best top ranked private schools in Nebraska include St. Pauls Lutheran School, Omaha Street School and Pius X High School.
How many private schools are located in Nebraska?
231 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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