Most Selective Private Preschools in Nebraska

The average private preschool acceptance rate in Nebraska is 92% per year (2026-27).
The most selective school in Nebraska is Prairie Hill Learning Center, with an acceptance rate of 60%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # NE Schools Ranked: 22
  • Top 20 Range (Acceptance Rate): 60%–100%
  • NE School Avg.: 94%
  • National School Avg.: 87%

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # NE Schools Ranked: 22
  • Top 20 Range (Acceptance Rate): 60%–100%
  • NE School Avg.: 94%
  • National School Avg.: 87%

Nebraska Average Acceptance Rate (Trends)

Total Growth: (-3.1%) (-3% since 2018)

Show school map — Nebraska (acceptance rate range: 60%–100%, avg 94%)
Acceptance Rate Range: 60% 100% Avg. Acceptance Rate: 94%

Most Selective Private Preschools in Nebraska (2026-27)

Prairie Hill Learning Center Photo
Gr: NS-8 | 83 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
17705 S 12th St
Roca, NE 68430
(402) 438-6668
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
Map of Community Christian School Of Western Nebraska
Gr: PK-5 | 98 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Christian
511 W 14th St
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 632-2230
Map of Nelson Mandela Elementary School
Gr: PK-5 | 286 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
6316 N 30th St
Omaha, NE 68111
(402) 991-1444
Map of St. Matthew School
Gr: PK-8 | 194 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Catholic
12210 S 36th Street
Bellevue, NE 68123
(402) 291-2030
Zion Lutheran School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 181 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2421 Avenue C
Kearney, NE 68847
(308) 234-3410
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 Columbus Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 34 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
3418 15th St
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 562-6470
Map of St. Pauls Lutheran School
Gr: PK-5 | 139 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
930 Prairie Ln
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-3414
Map of St. Wenceslaus Catholic Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 921 students
Avg. class size: 26 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 11
Catholic
15353 Pacific St
Omaha, NE 68154
(402) 330-4356
Bergan Elementary Photo
Gr: PK-6 | 292 students
Avg. class size: 36 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
1515 N. Johnson Rd
Fremont, NE 68025
(402) 721-9766
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Christ Lutheran School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 311 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 8
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
511 South 5th Street
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-5536
Emmanuel-Faith Lutheran School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 158 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 5
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
806 N Beaver Ave
York, NE 68467
(402) 362-6575
St. John Lutheran School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 148 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 6
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
102 W Martin St
Battle Creek, NE 68715
(402) 675-3605
(1)
Map of St. Michael School
#12(T12–T17)St. Michael School
Gr: PK-8 | 180 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
1315 1st Ave
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-1526
St. Paul's Lutheran School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 111 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 4
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
1010 Georgia Ave
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-1233
(2)
Map of Zion Lutheran School
#12(T12–T17)Zion Lutheran School
Gr: PK-6 | 21 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
102 N. 6th St
Plainview, NE 68769
(402) 582-3221
Immanuel Lutheran School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 187 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 4
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2865 26th Avenue
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-8423
Map of St. Michael's School
#18(T18–T22)St. Michael's School
Gr: PK-8 | 117 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
520 W Church St
Albion, NE 68620
(402) 395-2926
St. Paul Lutheran School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 36 students
Avg. class size: 4 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 7
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
325 N Colfax St
West Point, NE 68788
(402) 372-2355
Map of St. Thomas More School
Gr: PK-8 | 485 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Catholic
3515 S 48th Ave
Omaha, NE 68106
(402) 951-9504
Map of Zion Lutheran School
#18(T18–T22)Zion Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 120 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
520 E Main Street
Pierce, NE 68767
(402) 329-4658

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