Top 5 Best Nebraska Blue Ribbon Private High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 5 blue ribbon private high schools serving 3,112 students in Nebraska.
The top ranked blue ribbon private high schools in Nebraska include Mount Michael Benedictine High School, Creighton Preparatory School and Duchesne Academy Of The Sacred Heart.
The average acceptance rate is 78%, which is lower than the Nebraska private high school average acceptance rate of 89%.
100% of blue ribbon private high schools in Nebraska are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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.

Top Ranked Nebraska Blue Ribbon Private High Schools (2024)

School
Location
Students
Year
Creighton Preparatory School
All-boys (Catholic)
7400 Western Ave
Omaha, NE 68114
(402) 393-1190
1,000 students
Year: 2020
Duchesne Academy Of The Sacred Heart
All-girls (Catholic)
3601 Burt St
Omaha, NE 68131
(402) 558-3800
410 students
Year: 2005
Marian High School
Marian High School Photo
All-girls (Catholic)
7400 Military Ave
Omaha, NE 68134
(402) 571-2618
694 students
Year: 1994, 2020
Mount Michael Benedictine High School
Mount Michael Benedictine High School Photo - Front of school building/dormitory
All-boys (Catholic)
(1)
22520 Mount Michael Rd
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 253-0958
238 students
Year: 2012, 2019
3131 S 156th St
Omaha, NE 68130
(402) 333-0818
770 students
Year: 2012, 2022

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked blue ribbon private high schools in Nebraska?
The top ranked blue ribbon private high schools in Nebraska include Mount Michael Benedictine High School, Creighton Preparatory School and Duchesne Academy Of The Sacred Heart.
How many blue ribbon private high schools are located in Nebraska?
5 blue ribbon private high schools are located in Nebraska.
How diverse are blue ribbon private high schools in Nebraska?
Nebraska blue ribbon private high schools are approximately 13% minority students, which is lower than the Nebraska private school average of 16%.
What percentage of blue ribbon private high schools are religiously affiliated in Nebraska?
100% of blue ribbon private high schools in Nebraska are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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