Creighton Preparatory School

Creighton Preparatory School is a private, Jesuit college prep school for young men founded in 1878.
Creighton Prep forms men of faith, scholarship, leadership and service in the Catholic and Jesuit tradition.
The Creighton Prep course of study provides a balanced traditional curriculum of preparation for college studies.
Both the freshman and the sophomore programs of studies are prescribed.
Our students are motivated to do the hard work necessary to be in a college preparatory curriculum; are willing to learn from new experiences; and will join in the life at Prep with enthusiasm.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Top Ranked NE School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,000 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Creighton Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Nebraska for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Awards
 Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2020

Student Body

Total Students
1,000 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
17%
State avg.: 18%
Students by Grade
Creighton Preparatory School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Creighton Preparatory School's ranking?
Creighton Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Nebraska for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Creighton Preparatory School?
The application deadline for Creighton Preparatory School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
What neighborhood is Creighton Preparatory School located?
Creighton Preparatory School is located in the Central Omaha neighborhood of Omaha, NE. There are 5 other private schools located in Central Omaha.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
First Day of Practice (FB, CC, Tennis)
August 12, 2024 (Monday)
Freshman First Day
August 12, 2024 (Monday)
C-Day - First day of school for all students
August 13, 2024 (Tuesday)
First Day of Winter Practice
November 18, 2024 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break (Administrative Offices Closed)
November 25, 2024 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Top Ranked NE School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,000 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Omaha, NE is $6,337 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Omaha, NE is 93% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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