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Best Nebraska Blue Ribbon Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 blue ribbon private elementary schools serving 5,354 students in Nebraska.
The top ranked blue ribbon private elementary schools in Nebraska include St. Wenceslaus Catholic Elementary School, St. Patrick's Catholic School, and St. Cecilia Cathedral School.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Nebraska private elementary school average acceptance rate of 93%.
100% of blue ribbon private elementary schools in Nebraska are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Blue Ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 9
  • # Students Served: 5,354

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 9
  • # Students Served: 5,354

Top Ranked Nebraska Blue Ribbon Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

Map of Duchesne Academy Of The Sacred Heart
Duchesne Academy Of The Sacred Heart
Gr: PK-12 | 410 students
Blue Ribbon year: 2005
All-girls (Catholic)
3601 Burt St
Omaha, NE 68131
(402) 558-3800
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St. Cecilia Cathedral School Photo
St. Cecilia Cathedral School
Gr: PK-8 | 345 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 16
Blue Ribbon year: 2007
Catholic
3869 Webster Street
Omaha, NE 68131
(402) 556-6655
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Map of St. Margaret Mary School
St. Margaret Mary School
Gr: K-8 | 514 students
Blue Ribbon year: 2008
Catholic
123 N 61st St
Omaha, NE 68132
(402) 551-6663
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St. Patrick's Catholic School Photo
St. Patrick's Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 827 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 9
Blue Ribbon year: 2013
Catholic
20500 W Maple Road
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-5407
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Map of St. Robert Bellarmine School
St. Robert Bellarmine School
Gr: PK-8 | 572 students
Blue Ribbon year: 2021
Catholic
11900 Pacific St
Omaha, NE 68154
(402) 334-1929
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Map of St. Stephen The Martyr School
St. Stephen The Martyr School
Gr: PK-8 | 718 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Blue Ribbon year: 2008
Catholic
16701 S Street
Omaha, NE 68135
(402) 896-0754
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Map of St. Vincent De Paul School
St. Vincent De Paul School
Gr: PK-8 | 854 students
Blue Ribbon year: 2004
Catholic
14330 Eagle Run Dr
Omaha, NE 68164
(402) 492-2111
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Map of St. Wenceslaus Catholic Elementary School
St. Wenceslaus Catholic Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 921 students
Avg. class size: 26 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 11
Blue Ribbon year: 2019
Catholic
15353 Pacific St
Omaha, NE 68154
(402) 330-4356
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Map of Concordia Academy
Concordia Academy
Gr: K-5 | 193 students
Blue Ribbon year: 2020
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
15656 Fort St.
Omaha, NE 68116
(402) 592-8005
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked blue ribbon private elementary schools in Nebraska?
The top ranked blue ribbon private elementary schools in Nebraska include St. Wenceslaus Catholic Elementary School, St. Patrick's Catholic School, and St. Cecilia Cathedral School.
How many blue ribbon private elementary schools are located in Nebraska?
9 blue ribbon private elementary schools are located in Nebraska.
How diverse are blue ribbon private elementary schools in Nebraska?
Nebraska blue ribbon private elementary schools are approximately 11% minority students, which is lower than the Nebraska private school average of 20%.
What percentage of blue ribbon private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Nebraska?
100% of blue ribbon private elementary schools in Nebraska are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

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