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Best Bellevue Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 private schools serving 1,794 students in Bellevue, NE (there are 31 public schools, serving 11,581 public students). 13% of all K-12 students in Bellevue, NE are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
The top-ranked private schools in Bellevue, NE include Gross Catholic High School and Cornerstone Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 93%, which is higher than the Nebraska private school average acceptance rate of 90%.
70% of private schools in Bellevue, NE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Bellevue Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Cornerstone Christian School
(Christian)
1001 Ft Crook Road N Ste 200
Bellevue, NE 68005
(402) 292-1030
Gr: PK-12 | 466 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Gross Catholic High School
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(Catholic)
7700 South 43rd Street
Bellevue, NE 68147
(402) 734-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 429 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bellevue KinderCare
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Daycare / Preschool
2007 Smith Rd.
Bellevue, NE 68005
(402) 293-1550
Gr: NS-PK Avg. class size: 15 students
Central
510 W 22nd Avenue
Bellevue, NE 68005
(402) 293-4685
Gr: K-6 | 70 students
Pilgrim Lutheran Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2311 Fairview Rd
Bellevue, NE 68123
(402) 293-2813
Gr: K-1 | 62 students
Quest Forward Academy Omaha
Special Program Emphasis
1012 Bruin Blvd
Bellevue, NE 68005
(402) 403-1267
Gr: 9-12 | 69 students
St. Bernadette School
(Catholic)
7600 S 42nd St
Bellevue, NE 68147
(402) 731-3033
Gr: K-9 | 288 students
St. Mary Catholic School
(Catholic)
903 W Mission Ave
Bellevue, NE 68005
(402) 291-1694
Gr: PK-8 | 200 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
St. Matthew School
(Catholic)
12210 S 36th Street
Bellevue, NE 68123
(402) 291-2030
Gr: PK-8 | 194 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Twin Cities Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
11825 S 36th St
Bellevue, NE 68123
(402) 292-4600
Gr: 1-12 | 16 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Bellevue, Nebraska

Bellevue, Nebraska Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1400 Harvell Drive
Bellevue, NE 68005
(402) 898-4222
Gr: K-8 | 102 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed

Overview

This Town (Bellevue)
This State (NE)
# Schools
10 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,794 Students
41,460 Students
% Average Students of Color
20%
20%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
175 Teachers
3,082 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
46%
42%
Average Class Size
17 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
13 courses
9 courses
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$14,800
$7,661
Average % on Financial Aid
45%
39%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
$1,459
Average Acceptance Rate
93%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.49
0.53
# American Indian Students
5 Students
225 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
54 Students
1,131 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
163 Students
3,181 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
8%
# Black Students
86 Students
1,769 Students
% Black Students
5%
4%
# White Students
1,207 Students
27,356 Students
% White Students
70%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
74 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
206 Students
7,724 Students
% of Others Students
12%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Bellevue, NE?
The top-ranked private schools in Bellevue, NE include Gross Catholic High School and Cornerstone Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Bellevue?
10 private schools are located in Bellevue.
How diverse are private schools in Bellevue?
Bellevue private schools are approximately 20% minority students, which is same as the Nebraska private school average of 20%.
What percentage of students in Bellevue go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Bellevue are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Bellevue?
70% of private schools in Bellevue are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Which private schools in Bellevue are often viewed compared to one another?

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