The average private high school acceptance rate in Nebraska is 88% per year (2025-26).
The most selective school in Nebraska is Vj & Angela Skutt Catholic High School, with an acceptance rate of 34%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 34%
100%
Avg. Acceptance Rate: 88%
Most Selective Private High Schools in Nebraska (2025-26)
School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Vj & Angela Skutt Catholic High School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 34%
Grades: 9-12
3131 S 156th St
Omaha, NE 68130
(402) 333-0818
Omaha, NE 68130
(402) 333-0818
Rank: #22.
Pius X High School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 62%
Grades: 9-12
6000 A St
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 488-0931
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 488-0931
Rank: #33.
Acceptance Rate: 78%
Grades: 9-12
22520 Mount Michael Rd
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-2541
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-2541
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Connely International Academy![Connely International Academy Photo - Intensive Reading Practice with Real Books]( "Connely International Academy Photo - Intensive Reading Practice with Real Books")
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: NS-12
856 C Road
Lincoln, NE 68418
(402) 225-6877
Lincoln, NE 68418
(402) 225-6877
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Omaha Street School
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: 9-12
3223 N. 45th St.
Omaha, NE 68104
(402) 451-5234
Omaha, NE 68104
(402) 451-5234
Rank: #66.
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.]( "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
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-12
8400 Cody Drive
Lincoln, NE 68512
(402) 858-5151
Lincoln, NE 68512
(402) 858-5151
Rank: #77.
Mercy High School
All-girls (Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 87%
Grades: 9-12
1501 S 48th St
Omaha, NE 68106
(402) 553-9424
Omaha, NE 68106
(402) 553-9424
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Concordia Jr.-sr. High School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: 6-12
15656 Fort St
Omaha, NE 68116
(402) 445-4000
Omaha, NE 68116
(402) 445-4000
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Quest Forward High School Omaha![Quest Forward High School Omaha Photo]( "Quest Forward High School Omaha Photo")
Special Program Emphasis
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: 8-12
2810 N 118TH ST
Omaha, NE 68164
(402) 403-1267
Omaha, NE 68164
(402) 403-1267
Rank: #1010.
Gross Catholic High School![Gross Catholic High School Photo - Daniel J. Gross Catholic High School]( "Gross Catholic High School Photo - Daniel J. Gross Catholic High School")
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 96%
Grades: 9-12
7700 South 43rd Street
Bellevue, NE 68147
(402) 734-2000
Bellevue, NE 68147
(402) 734-2000
Rank: #1111.
Norfolk Catholic High School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 98%
Grades: 7-12
2300 W Madison Ave
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-2784
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-2784
Rank: #12 - 1812. - 18.
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: 7-12
545 E 4th St
Fremont, NE 68025
(402) 721-9683
Fremont, NE 68025
(402) 721-9683
Rank: #12 - 1812. - 18.
Bishop Neumann High School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: 7-12
202 S Linden St
Wahoo, NE 68066
(402) 443-4151
Wahoo, NE 68066
(402) 443-4151
Rank: #12 - 1812. - 18.
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: NS-12
400 N Happy Hollow Blvd
Omaha, NE 68132
(402) 556-3772
Omaha, NE 68132
(402) 556-3772
Rank: #12 - 1812. - 18.
Central Catholic Middle & High School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: 6-12
1200 Ruby Avenue
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 384-2440
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 384-2440
Rank: #12 - 1812. - 18.
Duchesne Academy Of The Sacred Heart
All-girls (Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: PK-12
3601 Burt St
Omaha, NE 68131
(402) 558-3800
Omaha, NE 68131
(402) 558-3800
Rank: #12 - 1812. - 18.
Marian High School![Marian High School Photo]( "Marian High School Photo")
All-girls (Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: 9-12
7400 Military Ave
Omaha, NE 68134
(402) 571-2618
Omaha, NE 68134
(402) 571-2618
Rank: #12 - 1812. - 18.
Sacred Heart Catholic School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: PK-12
1820 Fulton St
Falls City, NE 68355
(402) 245-4151
Falls City, NE 68355
(402) 245-4151
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Nebraska average private high schools acceptance rate?
The Nebraska average private high schools acceptance rate is 88% for 2025-26.
What are the most selective private high schools in Nebraska?
The top ranked private high schools in Nebraska include Vj & Angela Skutt Catholic High School, Pius X High School and Mount Michael Benedictine High School.
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