Lincoln Christian Elem/jr-sr (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked NE School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 671 students
Average class size: 48 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Lincoln Christian Elem/jr-sr ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Nebraska for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
Cognia

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Lincoln Christian Elem/jr-sr
Pre-K	78
Kind	37
1	39
2	39
3	44
4	44
5	46
6	49
7	53
8	40
9	46
10	54
11	50
12	52

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Year Founded

1951

School Calendar

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Campus Size

20 acres

Student Body

Total Students

671 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

11%

State avg.: 20%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

36 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

19:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

48 students

Number of AP Courses

8 courses

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

1st-6th $7620 YEAR 2017-18 7-12th $9180 YEAR 2017-18 Multiple Child Discounts are available

% on Financial Aid

37%

Admissions Director

Jill Ballard

Application URL

Online Application

Endowment Size

$650 million

Sports

Total Sports Offered

9 sports

Sports

BasketballCheering

Cross CountryFootball

GolfTennis

Track and FieldVolleyball

Wrestling

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

5 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Chess ClubMath Club

Arts and Music Programs:

BandChoir

Strings Program

School Notes

Lincoln Christian School is an independent PK-12 Christian school serving Lincoln and the surrounding communities.
Lincoln Christian has been providing the region with quality Christian education since 1951.
With over 860 students in PK-12 , LCS is fully accredited by the State of Nebraska and North Central Association (NCA).
We are committed to teaching Truth by learning about God's world in the light of God's Word.

School Motto: Equipping the Next Generation
School Mascot: Crusaders

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Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Nick Orduna, Class of 1988, Coach and Community Leader -
- Trent Lockard, Class of 2019, Accepted into UNL's Business Honors Academy -

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Lincoln Christian Elem/jr-sr often compared to?

Lincoln Christian Elem/jr-sr is often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Lutheran Middle/High School by visitors of our site.

Who are famous alumni from Lincoln Christian Elem/jr-sr?

Lincoln Christian Elem/jr-sr famous alumni include: Nick Orduna, Class of 1988, Coach and Community Leader and Trent Lockard, Class of 2019, Accepted into UNL's Business Honors Academy.

What sports does Lincoln Christian Elem/jr-sr offer?

Lincoln Christian Elem/jr-sr offers 9 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling. Lincoln Christian Elem/jr-sr is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Nebraska for most sports offered.

What is Lincoln Christian Elem/jr-sr's ranking?

Lincoln Christian Elem/jr-sr ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Nebraska for: Largest student body, Most sports offered and Largest endowments.

When is the application deadline for Lincoln Christian Elem/jr-sr?

The application deadline for Lincoln Christian Elem/jr-sr is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (2 reviews)

5 4/27/2020

We love that the children attend a school that puts God first and always keeps the Gospel the priority. We love the teachers, the administration and the families of LCS! Highly recommended having your children attend.

- Posted by Parent - Lorraine Penner

5 2/28/2012

Lincoln Christian School has changed our entire families life! My children have not only been given a firm foundation rooted in the truth of the Word, but have had many opportunities in academics, atheletics and service to the community that they would have otherwise not had.

- Posted by Parent - gilmo

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The average private school tuition in Lincoln, NE is $7,034 for elementary schools and $7,110 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Lincoln, NE is 82% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).