For the 2026 school year, there are 7 blue ribbon private preschools serving 4,647 students in Nebraska.
The top-ranked blue ribbon private preschools in Nebraska include St. Patrick's Catholic School, Duchesne Academy Of The Sacred Heart, and St. Robert Bellarmine School.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Nebraska private preschool average acceptance rate of 92%.
100% of blue ribbon private preschools 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 Preschools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Duchesne Academy Of The Sacred Heart
All-girls (Catholic)
3601 Burt St
Omaha, NE 68131
(402) 558-3800
Omaha, NE 68131
(402) 558-3800
Gr: PK-12 | 410 students Blue Ribbon year: 2005 Acceptance rate listed
St. Cecilia Cathedral School ![St. Cecilia Cathedral School Photo - Field Trip to the zoo.]( "St. Cecilia Cathedral School Photo - Field Trip to the zoo.")
(Catholic)
3869 Webster Street
Omaha, NE 68131
(402) 556-6655
Omaha, NE 68131
(402) 556-6655
Gr: PK-8 | 345 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 16 Blue Ribbon year: 2007 Tuition listed
St. Patrick's Catholic School ![St. Patrick's Catholic School Photo - Tues & Thurs Mass]( "St. Patrick's Catholic School Photo - Tues & Thurs Mass")
(Catholic)
20500 W Maple Road
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-5407
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-5407
Gr: PK-8 | 827 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 9 Blue Ribbon year: 2013
St. Robert Bellarmine School
(Catholic)
11900 Pacific St
Omaha, NE 68154
(402) 334-1929
Omaha, NE 68154
(402) 334-1929
Gr: PK-8 | 572 students Blue Ribbon year: 2021
16701 S Street
Omaha, NE 68135
(402) 896-0754
Omaha, NE 68135
(402) 896-0754
Gr: PK-8 | 718 students Avg. class size: 18 students Blue Ribbon year: 2008 Tuition listed
St. Vincent De Paul School
(Catholic)
14330 Eagle Run Dr
Omaha, NE 68164
(402) 492-2111
Omaha, NE 68164
(402) 492-2111
Gr: PK-8 | 854 students Blue Ribbon year: 2004
St. Wenceslaus Catholic Elementary School
(Catholic)
15353 Pacific St
Omaha, NE 68154
(402) 330-4356
Omaha, NE 68154
(402) 330-4356
Gr: PK-8 | 921 students Avg. class size: 26 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 11 Blue Ribbon year: 2019 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked blue ribbon private preschools in Nebraska?
The top-ranked blue ribbon private preschools in Nebraska include St. Patrick's Catholic School, Duchesne Academy Of The Sacred Heart, and St. Robert Bellarmine School.
How many blue ribbon private preschools are located in Nebraska?
7 blue ribbon private preschools are located in Nebraska.
How diverse are blue ribbon private preschools in Nebraska?
Nebraska blue ribbon private preschools are approximately 11% minority students, which is lower than the Nebraska private school average of 21%.
What percentage of blue ribbon private preschools are religiously affiliated in Nebraska?
100% of blue ribbon private preschools in Nebraska are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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