Brownell Talbot College Preparatory School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked NE School
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-12
Enrollment: 488 students
Yearly Tuition: $18,000
Acceptance rate: 100%
Average class size: 16 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Brownell Talbot College Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Nebraska for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Brownell Talbot College Preparatory School
Nursery	26
Pre-K	27
Kind	32
1	32
2	30
3	27
4	25
5	36
6	38
7	31
8	47
9	38
10	47
11	25
12	27

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Year Founded

1863

Summer School Offered

Yes

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School Motto

Every student. Every mind. Every heart. Known. Inspired. Challenged.

Student Body

Total Students

488 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

28%

State avg.: 20%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

50 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

82%

Average Class Size

16 students

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

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Classroom Dress Code

Formal

uniform

Number of AP Courses

17 courses

Advanced Courses

2-D Art and Design3-D Art and Design

AP BiologyAP Calculus AB

AP Calculus BCAP Chemistry

AP European HistoryAP French Language and Culture

AP Spanish Language and CultureAP Statistics

AP United States HistoryDrawing

English LanguageEnglish Literature

Environmental ScienceLatin

Music Theory

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School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$18,000

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Tuition Notes

Tuition ranges from $12,590 to $20,880

% on Financial Aid

25%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$6,000

Acceptance Rate

100%

National avg.: 85%

Admissions Director

Brownell Talbot School

Application URL

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

14 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

CheeringCross Country

Track and FieldVolleyball

Colors

Blue, Gold

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

13 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

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Academic DecathlonChess Team

JuSTEMagineMath Team

National Honor SocietyPirate Radio A Cappella

RoboticsSpeech

Verbatim Literary MagazineYearbook

Arts and Music Programs:

BandChorus

Theatre

School Notes

Brownell Talbot College Preparatory School is Nebraska's only private, independent, co-educational day school.
We are proud to celebrate over 156 years of academic excellence and individual achievement.
We seek to enroll students in grades preschool through 12 who have the motivation and curiosity to thrive in a challenging learning environment.

Brownell Talbot College Preparatory School is Nebraska's only private, independent, co-educational day school. We are proud to celebrate 150 years of academic excellence and individual achievement. We seek to enroll students in preschool through grade 12 who have the motivation and curiosity to thrive in a challenging learning environment.

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Buffalo Bill Cody’s daughters, Irma and Arta, attended Brownell Hall in the 1880s-1890s. -

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Brownell Talbot College Preparatory School cost?

Brownell Talbot College Preparatory School's tuition is approximately $18,000 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Brownell Talbot College Preparatory School?

The acceptance rate of Brownell Talbot College Preparatory School is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 91%.

Who are famous alumni from Brownell Talbot College Preparatory School?

Brownell Talbot College Preparatory School famous alumni include: Buffalo Bill Cody’s daughters, Irma and Arta, attended Brownell Hall in the 1880s-1890s..

Does Brownell Talbot College Preparatory School offer a summer program?

Yes, Brownell Talbot College Preparatory School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.

What sports does Brownell Talbot College Preparatory School offer?

Brownell Talbot College Preparatory School offers 14 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Diving, Flag Football, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball. Brownell Talbot College Preparatory School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Nebraska for most sports offered.

What is Brownell Talbot College Preparatory School's ranking?

Brownell Talbot College Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Nebraska for: Highest average ACT score, Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees, Largest student body, Most AP courses offered, Most sports offered, Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Brownell Talbot College Preparatory School?

The application deadline for Brownell Talbot College Preparatory School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Brownell Talbot College Preparatory School located?

Brownell Talbot College Preparatory School is located in the Central Omaha neighborhood of Omaha, NE. There are 5 other private schools located in Central Omaha.

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Omaha, NE is $7,447 for elementary schools and $11,902 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Omaha, NE is 84% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).