The average private preschool acceptance rate in Nebraska is 92% per year (2025).
The most selective school in Nebraska is St. St.anislaus School, with an acceptance rate of 41%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 41%
100%
Avg. Acceptance Rate: 92%
Most Selective Private Preschools in Nebraska (2025)
School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
St. St.anislaus School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 41%
Grades: NS-8
4501 S 41st St
Omaha, NE 68107
(402) 731-0484
Omaha, NE 68107
(402) 731-0484
Rank: #22.
Prairie Hill Learning Center![Prairie Hill Learning Center Photo - Prairie Hill is a nature-based Montessori school serving children 18 months to 8th grade on a beautiful 12-acre campus near Lincoln, Nebraska for over 40 years.]( "Prairie Hill Learning Center Photo - Prairie Hill is a nature-based Montessori school serving children 18 months to 8th grade on a beautiful 12-acre campus near Lincoln, Nebraska for over 40 years.")
Montessori School
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: NS-8
17705 S 12th St
Roca, NE 68430
(402) 438-6668
Roca, NE 68430
(402) 438-6668
Rank: #33.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-8
6905 Blondo Street
Omaha, NE 68104
(402) 551-6667
Omaha, NE 68104
(402) 551-6667
Rank: #44.
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
(308) 210-9872
Lincoln, NE 68418
(308) 210-9872
Rank: #55.
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: #6 - 96. - 9.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-5
511 W 14th St
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 632-2230
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 632-2230
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-5
6316 N 30th St
Omaha, NE 68111
(402) 991-1444
Omaha, NE 68111
(402) 991-1444
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
St. Matthew School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-8
12210 S 36th Street
Bellevue, NE 68123
(402) 291-2030
Bellevue, NE 68123
(402) 291-2030
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Zion Lutheran School![Zion Lutheran School Photo]( "Zion Lutheran School Photo")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-8
2421 Avenue C
Kearney, NE 68847
(308) 234-3410
Kearney, NE 68847
(308) 234-3410
Rank: #1010.
St. Pauls Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-5
930 Prairie Ln
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-3414
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-3414
Rank: #1111.
Acceptance Rate: 97%
Grades: PK-8
15353 Pacific St
Omaha, NE 68154
(402) 330-4356
Omaha, NE 68154
(402) 330-4356
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Acceptance Rate: 98%
Grades: PK-6
1515 N. Johnson Rd
Fremont, NE 68025
(402) 721-9766
Fremont, NE 68025
(402) 721-9766
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Norfolk Catholic Elementary School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 98%
Grades: PK-6
2301 W Madison Ave
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-4584
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-4584
Rank: #14 - 1814. - 18.
Christ Lutheran School![Christ Lutheran School Photo - Student and Mrs. Wasson work through a math lesson together.]( "Christ Lutheran School Photo - Student and Mrs. Wasson work through a math lesson together.")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Acceptance Rate: 99%
Grades: PK-8
511 South 5th Street
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-5536
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-5536
Rank: #14 - 1814. - 18.
Acceptance Rate: 99%
Grades: PK-8
102 W Martin St
Battle Creek, NE 68715
(402) 675-3605
Battle Creek, NE 68715
(402) 675-3605
Rank: #14 - 1814. - 18.
St. Michael School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 99%
Grades: PK-8
1315 1st Ave
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-1526
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-1526
Rank: #14 - 1814. - 18.
Acceptance Rate: 99%
Grades: PK-8
1010 Georgia Ave
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-1233
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-1233
Rank: #14 - 1814. - 18.
Zion Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Acceptance Rate: 99%
Grades: PK-6
102 N. 6th St
Plainview, NE 68769
(402) 582-3221
Plainview, NE 68769
(402) 582-3221
Rank: #19 - 2819. - 28.
Blessed Sacrament School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: PK-8
1725 Lake St
Lincoln, NE 68502
(402) 476-6202
Lincoln, NE 68502
(402) 476-6202
Rank: #19 - 2819. - 28.
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: NS-12
400 N Happy Hollow Blvd
Omaha, NE 68132
(402) 556-3772
Omaha, NE 68132
(402) 556-3772
Rank: #19 - 2819. - 28.
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: #19 - 2819. - 28.
Emmanuel-faith Lutheran School![Emmanuel-faith Lutheran School Photo]( "Emmanuel-faith Lutheran School Photo")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: PK-8
806 N Beaver Ave
York, NE 68467
(402) 362-6575
York, NE 68467
(402) 362-6575
Rank: #19 - 2819. - 28.
Immanuel Lutheran School![Immanuel Lutheran School Photo]( "Immanuel Lutheran School Photo")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: PK-8
2865 26th Avenue
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-8423
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-8423
Rank: #19 - 2819. - 28.
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
Rank: #19 - 2819. - 28.
St. Michael's School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: PK-8
520 W Church St
Albion, NE 68620
(402) 395-2926
Albion, NE 68620
(402) 395-2926
Rank: #19 - 2819. - 28.
St. Paul Lutheran School![St. Paul Lutheran School Photo]( "St. Paul Lutheran School Photo")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: PK-8
325 N Colfax St
West Point, NE 68788
(402) 372-2355
West Point, NE 68788
(402) 372-2355
Rank: #19 - 2819. - 28.
St. Thomas More School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: PK-8
3515 S 48th Ave
Omaha, NE 68106
(402) 951-9504
Omaha, NE 68106
(402) 951-9504
Rank: #19 - 2819. - 28.
Zion Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: PK-8
520 E Main Street
Pierce, NE 68767
(402) 329-4658
Pierce, NE 68767
(402) 329-4658
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Nebraska average private preschools acceptance rate?
The Nebraska average private preschools acceptance rate is 92% for 2025.
What are the most selective private preschools in Nebraska?
The top ranked private preschools in Nebraska include St. St.anislaus School, Prairie Hill Learning Center and St. Pius X / St.. Leo Elementary School.
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