The average percentage of private school faculty in Nebraska who have attained an advanced degree is 42% (2025).
The private school in Nebraska with the highest percentage of their faculty having advanced degrees is Prairie Hill Learning Center, with 90% of their faculty having obtained an advanced degree.
Advanced Degree Range: 25%
90%
Avg. Advanced Degree: 53%
Nebraska Private Schools with the Most Educated Faculty (2025)
School
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
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
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: NS-8
17705 S 12th St
Roca, NE 68430
(402) 438-6668
Roca, NE 68430
(402) 438-6668
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 85%
Grades: 7-12
545 E 4th St
Fremont, NE 68025
(402) 721-9683
Fremont, NE 68025
(402) 721-9683
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 85%
Grades: PK-6
1515 N. Johnson Rd
Fremont, NE 68025
(402) 721-9766
Fremont, NE 68025
(402) 721-9766
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 82%
Grades: NS-12
400 N Happy Hollow Blvd
Omaha, NE 68132
(402) 556-3772
Omaha, NE 68132
(402) 556-3772
Rank: #55.
St. John Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 80%
Grades: K-8
877 N Columbia Ave
Seward, NE 68434
(402) 643-4535
Seward, NE 68434
(402) 643-4535
Rank: #66.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 78%
Grades: PK-8
15353 Pacific St
Omaha, NE 68154
(402) 330-4356
Omaha, NE 68154
(402) 330-4356
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Concordia Jr.-sr. High School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 75%
Grades: 6-12
15656 Fort St
Omaha, NE 68116
(402) 445-4000
Omaha, NE 68116
(402) 445-4000
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
St. Leonard School
(Catholic)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 75%
Grades: PK-6
206 E 6th St
Madison, NE 68748
(140) 245-4352
Madison, NE 68748
(140) 245-4352
Rank: #99.
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)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 74%
Grades: 9-12
7700 South 43rd Street
Bellevue, NE 68147
(402) 734-2000
Bellevue, NE 68147
(402) 734-2000
Rank: #1010.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 70%
Grades: 9-12
22520 Mount Michael Rd
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-2541
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-2541
Rank: #1111.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 67%
Grades: K-8
335 S 132nd St
Omaha, NE 68154
(402) 334-0517
Omaha, NE 68154
(402) 334-0517
Rank: #1212.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 60%
Grades: 6-12
1100 N 56th Street
Lincoln, NE 68504
(402) 467-5404
Lincoln, NE 68504
(402) 467-5404
Rank: #1313.
Quest Forward High School Omaha![Quest Forward High School Omaha Photo]( "Quest Forward High School Omaha Photo")
Special Program Emphasis
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 57%
Grades: 8-12
2810 N 118TH ST
Omaha, NE 68164
(402) 403-1267
Omaha, NE 68164
(402) 403-1267
Rank: #1414.
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)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 52%
Grades: PK-8
511 South 5th Street
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-5536
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-5536
Rank: #15 - 1915. - 19.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 50%
Grades: NS-5
6860 North 166th Avenue
Omaha, NE 68116
(402) 884-2242
Omaha, NE 68116
(402) 884-2242
Rank: #15 - 1915. - 19.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 50%
Grades: PK-8
3405 S 119th St
Omaha, NE 68144
(402) 333-8663
Omaha, NE 68144
(402) 333-8663
Rank: #15 - 1915. - 19.
Omaha Street School
(Christian)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 50%
Grades: 9-12
3223 N. 45th St.
Omaha, NE 68104
(402) 451-5234
Omaha, NE 68104
(402) 451-5234
Rank: #15 - 1915. - 19.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 50%
Grades: PK-8
102 W Martin St
Battle Creek, NE 68715
(402) 675-3605
Battle Creek, NE 68715
(402) 675-3605
Rank: #15 - 1915. - 19.
St. Paul Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 50%
Grades: PK-8
1100 D St
Utica, NE 68456
(402) 534-2121
Utica, NE 68456
(402) 534-2121
Rank: #2020.
St. Patrick's Catholic School![St. Patrick's Catholic School Photo - Tues & Thurs Mass]( "St. Patrick's Catholic School Photo - Tues & Thurs Mass")
(Catholic)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 49%
Grades: PK-8
20500 W Maple Road
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-5407
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-5407
Rank: #2121.
Trinity Lutheran School![Trinity Lutheran School Photo - Trinity Lutheran School]( "Trinity Lutheran School Photo - Trinity Lutheran School")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 45%
Grades: PK-8
208 W 13th St
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 382-5274
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 382-5274
Rank: #2222.
Central Catholic Middle & High School
(Catholic)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 43%
Grades: 6-12
1200 Ruby Avenue
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 384-2440
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 384-2440
Rank: #2323.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 41%
Grades: PK-8
6905 Blondo Street
Omaha, NE 68104
(402) 551-6667
Omaha, NE 68104
(402) 551-6667
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
Messiah Lutheran School![Messiah Lutheran School Photo]( "Messiah Lutheran School Photo")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 40%
Grades: NS-5
1800 S 84th St
Lincoln, NE 68506
(402) 489-3024
Lincoln, NE 68506
(402) 489-3024
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
Our Redeemer Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 40%
Grades: PK-8
1400 East E Street
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 532-6421
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 532-6421
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
St. Cecilia Cathedral School![St. Cecilia Cathedral School Photo - Field Trip to the zoo.]( "St. Cecilia Cathedral School Photo - Field Trip to the zoo.")
(Catholic)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 40%
Grades: PK-8
3869 Webster Street
Omaha, NE 68131
(402) 556-6655
Omaha, NE 68131
(402) 556-6655
Rank: #2727.
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
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 33%
Grades: PK-12
8400 Cody Drive
Lincoln, NE 68512
(402) 858-5151
Lincoln, NE 68512
(402) 858-5151
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Immanuel Lutheran School![Immanuel Lutheran School Photo]( "Immanuel Lutheran School Photo")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 31%
Grades: PK-8
2865 26th Avenue
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-8423
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-8423
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Lifegate Christian School
(Christian)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 31%
Grades: PK-8
15555 W Dodge Road
Omaha, NE 68154
(402) 333-5153
Omaha, NE 68154
(402) 333-5153
Rank: #30 - 3330. - 33.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 30%
Grades: PK-5
511 W 14th St
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 632-2230
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 632-2230
Rank: #30 - 3330. - 33.
Holy Name Catholic School
(Catholic)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 30%
Grades: PK-8
2901 Fontenelle Blvd
Omaha, NE 68104
(402) 451-5403
Omaha, NE 68104
(402) 451-5403
Rank: #30 - 3330. - 33.
Omaha Christian Academy![Omaha Christian Academy Photo]( "Omaha Christian Academy Photo")
(Christian)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 30%
Grades: PK-12
10244 Wiesman Dr.
Omaha, NE 68134
(402) 399-9565
Omaha, NE 68134
(402) 399-9565
Rank: #30 - 3330. - 33.
St. Mary Catholic School
(Catholic)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 30%
Grades: PK-8
903 W Mission Ave
Bellevue, NE 68005
(402) 291-1694
Bellevue, NE 68005
(402) 291-1694
Rank: #34 - 3934. - 39.
Montessori Educational Centers, Inc.![Montessori Educational Centers, Inc. Photo - Montessori Toddler Village Serving children ages 18 months to 3 years]( "Montessori Educational Centers, Inc. Photo - Montessori Toddler Village Serving children ages 18 months to 3 years")
Montessori School
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 25%
Grades: PK-6
12344 Pacific Street
Omaha, NE 68154
(402) 393-1311
Omaha, NE 68154
(402) 393-1311
Rank: #34 - 3934. - 39.
Nebraska Evangelical Lutheran High School![Nebraska Evangelical Lutheran High School Photo - Cheer Squad]( "Nebraska Evangelical Lutheran High School Photo - Cheer Squad")
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 25%
Grades: 9-12
203 Kendall Street
Waco, NE 68460
(402) 366-8960
Waco, NE 68460
(402) 366-8960
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average percentage of private schools faculty in Nebraska who have attained an advanced degree?
The average percentage of private schools faculty in Nebraska who have attained an advanced degree is 42% for 2025.
Which private schools in Nebraska have the highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees?
The top ranked private schools in Nebraska with the highest percentage of faculty having advanced degrees include Prairie Hill Learning Center, Bergan Catholic Middle School/High School and Bergan Elementary.
Which private high school and private elementary school in Nebraska have the highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees?
The private high school in Nebraska with the highest percentage of their faculty having advanced degrees is Bergan Catholic Middle School/High School, with 85% of their faculty having obtaining an advanced degree. The private elementary school with highest percentage of their faculty having advanced degrees is Prairie Hill Learning Center, with 90% of their faculty having obtaining an advanced degree.
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