Most Selective Private High Schools in Nebraska

The average private high school acceptance rate in Nebraska is 89% per year (2026-27).
The most selective school in Nebraska is Vj & Angela Skutt Catholic High School, with an acceptance rate of 34%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # NE Schools Ranked: 19
  • Top 20 Range (Acceptance Rate): 34%–100%
  • NE School Avg.: 89%
  • National School Avg.: 84%

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # NE Schools Ranked: 19
  • Top 20 Range (Acceptance Rate): 34%–100%
  • NE School Avg.: 89%
  • National School Avg.: 84%
Show school map — Nebraska (acceptance rate range: 34%–100%, avg 89%)
Acceptance Rate Range: 34% 100% Avg. Acceptance Rate: 89%

Most Selective Private High Schools in Nebraska (2026-27)

Map of Vj & Angela Skutt Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 724 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Catholic
3131 S 156th St
Omaha, NE 68130
(402) 333-0818
Map of Pius X High School
Gr: 9-12 | 1,087 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
6000 A St
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 488-0931
Connely International Academy Photo
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
Mount Michael Benedictine High School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 249 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 13
All-boys (Catholic)
22520 Mount Michael Rd
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-2541
(1)
Map of Omaha Street School
Gr: 9-12 | 31 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 3
Christian
3223 N. 45th St.
Omaha, NE 68104
(402) 451-5234
Map of Mercy High School
Gr: 9-12 | 317 students
Sports: 9
All-girls (Catholic)
1501 S 48th St
Omaha, NE 68106
(402) 553-9424
Acton Academy Lincoln Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 124 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Montessori School
8400 Cody Drive
Lincoln, NE 68512
(402) 858-5151
Map of Concordia Jr.-sr. High School
Gr: 6-12 | 389 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 12
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
15656 Fort St
Omaha, NE 68116
(402) 445-4000
Quest Forward High School Omaha Photo
Gr: 8-12 | 94 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 15
Specialized Curriculum
2810 N 118TH ST
Omaha, NE 68164
(402) 403-1267
Gross Catholic High School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 429 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 18
Catholic
7700 South 43rd Street
Bellevue, NE 68147
(402) 734-2000
Map of Bergan Catholic Middle School/High School
Gr: 7-12 | 206 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
545 E 4th St
Fremont, NE 68025
(402) 721-9683
(3)
Grand Island Lutheran High Photo
Gr: 7-12 | 99 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 4
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
3900 W Husker Highway
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-3900
Map of Norfolk Catholic High School
Gr: 7-12 | 211 students
Avg. class size: 39 students
Catholic
2300 W Madison Ave
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-2784
Map of Bishop Neumann High School
Gr: 7-12 | 281 students
Catholic
202 S Linden St
Wahoo, NE 68066
(402) 443-4151
Map of 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
Map of Central Catholic Middle & High School
Gr: 6-12 | 276 students
Avg. class size: 47 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
1200 Ruby Avenue
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 384-2440
Map of Duchesne Academy Of The Sacred Heart
Gr: PK-12 | 410 students
All-girls (Catholic)
3601 Burt St
Omaha, NE 68131
(402) 558-3800
Marian High School Photo
#14(T14–T19) Marian High School
Gr: 9-12 | 694 students
Sports: 12
All-girls (Catholic)
7400 Military Ave
Omaha, NE 68134
(402) 571-2618
Map of Sacred Heart Catholic School
Gr: PK-12 | 222 students
Catholic
1820 Fulton St
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 89% for 2026-27.
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 Connely International Academy.

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