Mount Michael Benedictine High School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked NE School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 249 students
Yearly Tuition: $9,640
Acceptance rate: 78%
Average class size: 16 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Mount Michael Benedictine High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Nebraska for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Mount Michael Benedictine High School
9	71
10	65
11	55
12	58

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Year Founded

1970

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Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2012, 2019

Student Body

Total Students

249 students

Student Body Type

All-boys

% Students of Color

19%

State avg.: 20%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

27 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

70%

Average Class Size

16 students

Average SAT score

1090

(Out of 1600)

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Aug-Oct: polo and dress shorts/Oct-May:dress pants, dress shirt and tie

Number of AP Courses

10 courses

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Advanced Courses

AP American HistoryAP Biology

AP CalculusAP Chemistry

AP Computer ProgramingAP English

AP European HistoryAP French

AP PhysicsAP Spanish

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$9,640

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Tuition Notes

Tuition Freshman $9,640 Sophomore $10,040 Junior $10,105 Senior $10,170 Room & Board (Boarding Students Only) - $6,520 Fees: Registration $ 290 Materials/Activities Fee (All) $360 Graduation Fee (Seniors Only) $150 Room/Locker Depos

% on Financial Aid

52%

Acceptance Rate

78%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Tom Maliszewski

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

14 sports

Sports

Track and FieldUltimate Frisbee

WeightliftingWrestling

Colors

White, Black, Red

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

13 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Academic DecathlonBand

ChoirDrama

Fall/Winter IntramuralsHarvard Model Congress

Mock TrialNational Honor Society

RoboticsStudent Government

Club or Organization:

Slam PoetrySpeech

Youth Group

School Notes

Mount Michael Benedictine School is a Catholic college preparatory residential/day school for young men committed to academic excellence.
The school`s mission is to integrate a life of spirituality, scholarship, and the formation of Christian Community by following the charism of the Gospels and the Rule of St. Benedict.

Mount Michael Benedictine School is a Catholic, college-preparatory residential & day high school. At Mount Michael the core of the academic program enables students to become inquiring learners, appreciative of their heritage, responsive and committed to the challenges of the future. At Mount Michael the monks, lay faculty, and staff instill the value of moral leadership so that they may live in harmony witheach other, their families, and the community at large. At Mount Michael the search for God is fundamental to understanding the meaning of life; Christian charity is grounded in our relationships with ourselves,our families, and all whom we meet. As gifts of God, individual talents are to be developed fully and shared generously.

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Zach Nelson - CEO of NetSuite, Inc.
- Mike McCarthy - Chairman and Co-Founder of McCarthy Group, LLC
- Kevin Kennedy - Screenwriter/Producer- The Assassination of Richard Nixon, The Defenders
- Most Reverend William Dendinger - Bishop of the Grand Island, NE Diocese
- Rev. Daniel S. Hendrickson, S.J., Ph.D. - President of Creighton University

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Mount Michael Benedictine High School cost?

Mount Michael Benedictine High School's tuition is approximately $9,640 for private students.

What schools are Mount Michael Benedictine High School often compared to?

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

What is the acceptance rate of Mount Michael Benedictine High School?

The acceptance rate of Mount Michael Benedictine High School is 78%, which is lower than the national average of 91%. Mount Michael Benedictine High School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Nebraska with low acceptance rates.

Who are famous alumni from Mount Michael Benedictine High School?

Mount Michael Benedictine High School famous alumni include: Zach Nelson, Mike McCarthy, Kevin Kennedy, Most Reverend William Dendinger and Rev. Daniel S. Hendrickson, S.J., Ph.D..

What sports does Mount Michael Benedictine High School offer?

Mount Michael Benedictine High School offers 14 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Diving, Football, Golf, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Weightlifting and Wrestling. Mount Michael Benedictine High School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Nebraska for most sports offered.

What is Mount Michael Benedictine High School's ranking?

Mount Michael Benedictine High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Nebraska for: Highest average ACT score, Lowest average acceptance rates, Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees, Most sports offered and Most extracurriculars offered.

When is the application deadline for Mount Michael Benedictine High School?

The application deadline for Mount Michael Benedictine High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Douglas County, NE is $8,422 for elementary schools and $11,615 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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