For the 2025 school year, there are 233 private schools serving 41,716 students in Nebraska (there are 1,100 public schools, serving 328,496 students). 11% of all K-12 students in Nebraska attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
The average private school tuition is $7,108 for elementary schools and $11,111 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in Nebraska include Brownell Talbot College Preparatory School, Concordia Jr.-sr. High School, and Gross Catholic High School.
The average acceptance rate is 90% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 21% and the student:teacher ratio is 13:1.
82% of schools are religiously affiliated, with most being Catholic or Lutheran Church Missouri Synod.
Top Ranked Nebraska Private Schools by County (2025)
Popular neighborhoods: West Omaha (12 schools), North Omaha (9 schools), South Central Omaha (9 schools), Central Omaha (6 schools), Bethany (3 schools).
County
# Schools
# Students
% of K-12 Students in Private Schools
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Nebraska?
The top-ranked private schools in Nebraska include Brownell Talbot College Preparatory School, Concordia Jr.-sr. High School, and Gross Catholic High School.
How many private schools are located in Nebraska?
There are 233 private schools are located in Nebraska.
How much do private schools cost in Nebraska?
The average private school tuition in Nebraska is $7,108 for elementary schools and $11,111 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in Nebraska?
Approximately 21% of students in Nebraska private schools are minority students (compared to the national percentage).
What percentage of students in Nebraska go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Nebraska attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Nebraska?
82% of private schools in Nebraska are religiously affiliated, with most being Catholic or Lutheran Church Missouri Synod.
Which private schools in Nebraska are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Nebraska include: Aquinas Catholic Elementary School vs. Aquinas Middle High School, Heartland Lutheran High School vs. Central Catholic Middle & High School, Mount Michael Benedictine High School vs. Creighton Preparatory School
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