Creighton Preparatory School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked NE School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 975 students
Yearly Tuition: $15,000
Average class size: 19 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

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

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Jesuit Secondary Education Association (JSEA)
Other school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Creighton Preparatory School
9	227
10	236
11	252
12	260

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Year Founded

1878

Colors

White, Blue

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2020

Student Body

Total Students

975 students

Student Body Type

All-boys

% Students of Color

20%

State avg.: 20%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

82 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

19 students

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$15,000

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Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

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.

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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.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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How much does Creighton Preparatory School cost?

Creighton Preparatory School's tuition is approximately $15,000 for private students.

What schools are Creighton Preparatory School often compared to?

Creighton Preparatory School is often viewed alongside schools like Mount Michael Benedictine High School by visitors of our site.

What is Creighton Preparatory School's ranking?

Creighton Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Nebraska for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.

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).

In 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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First Day of Winter Sports

November 16, 2026 (Monday)

Thanksgiving Break

November 23, 2026 (Monday)

Thanksgiving Break

November 24, 2026 (Tuesday)

Thanksgiving Break

November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)

Thanksgiving Break

November 26, 2026 (Thursday)

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The average private school tuition in Omaha, NE is $8,422 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).