St. Paul's Lutheran School Top 4 · Oldest Founding Date (NE)

Christ Lutheran School Top 6 · Oldest Founding Date (NE)

Home > Find Schools > School Rankings > Average Founding Date > Nebraska

Oldest Private Schools in Nebraska

The average private school in Nebraska was founded around 1949 (2026-27).

The oldest private school in Nebraska is Lourdes Central Catholic School, founded in 1861.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# NE Schools Ranked: 154
Top 20 Range (Year Founded): 1861–1885
NE School Avg.: 1948
National School Avg.: 1967

Quick Facts (26-27)

# NE Schools Ranked: 154
Top 20 Range (Year Founded): 1861–1885
NE School Avg.: 1948
National School Avg.: 1967

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Nebraska average private schools founding year?

The Nebraska average private schools founding year is 1949 for 2026-27.

What are the private schools with oldest founding year in Nebraska?

The top ranked private schools in Nebraska include Lourdes Central Catholic School, Brownell Talbot College Preparatory School and Bergan Mercy Childcare Center.

What is private high school and private elementary school with the oldest founding year in Nebraska?

The private high school with the oldest founding year in Nebraska is Lourdes Central Catholic School, with a year of 1861. The private elementary school with the oldest founding year is Lourdes Central Catholic School, with a year of 1861.

Recent Articles

October 13, 2026

Should Your Child Stay at the Same Private School K–12?

Explore whether your child should attend the same private school from kindergarten through graduation, weighing academic continuity, friendships, changing needs, tuition costs, and opportunities at different educational stages.

October 13, 2026

When Your Child's Closest Friends Leave Private School

Learn how to support your child when close friends leave private school, manage loneliness, maintain friendships, encourage new connections, recognize emotional challenges, and decide when additional school support is needed.

October 13, 2026

When Your Child Doesn't Connect With Their Teacher

Discover when parents should intervene if their child struggles to connect with a private school teacher, including warning signs, communication strategies, classroom concerns, and practical steps toward improving relationships.