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Nebraska Private Schools Belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia)

Private schools: For the 2026-27 school year, there are 15 private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) serving 5,866 students in Nebraska.
Acceptance rate: The average acceptance rate is 82%, which is lower than the Nebraska private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
Affiliations: 80% of private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in Nebraska are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Top schools: The top ranked private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in Nebraska include Concordia Jr.-sr. High School, Bergan Elementary, and Pius X High School.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 15

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 15

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in Nebraska (2026-27)

Map of Bergan Catholic Middle School/High School
Bergan Catholic Middle School/High School
Gr: 7-12 | 206 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
545 E 4th St
Fremont, NE 68025
(402) 721-9683
(3)
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Bergan Elementary Photo
Bergan Elementary
Gr: PK-6 | 292 students
Avg. class size: 36 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
1515 N. Johnson Rd
Fremont, NE 68025
(402) 721-9766
(4)
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Christ The King School Photo
Christ The King School
Gr: PK-8 | 308 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
831 S 88th St
Omaha, NE 68114
(402) 391-0977
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Map of Concordia Jr.-sr. High School
Concordia Jr.-sr. High School
Gr: 6-12 | 389 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 12
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
15656 Fort St
Omaha, NE 68116
(402) 445-4000
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Lincoln Christian Elem/jr-sr Photo
Lincoln Christian Elem/jr-sr
Gr: PK-12 | 671 students
Avg. class size: 48 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
5801 S 84th Street
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 488-8888
(2)
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Lincoln Lutheran Middle/High School Photo
Lincoln Lutheran Middle/High School
Gr: 6-12 | 323 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 8
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1100 N 56th Street
Lincoln, NE 68504
(402) 467-5404
(1)
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Omaha Christian Academy Photo
Omaha Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 336 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 10
Christian
10244 Wiesman Dr.
Omaha, NE 68134
(402) 399-9565
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Map of Pius X High School
Pius X High School
Gr: 9-12 | 1,087 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
6000 A St
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 488-0931
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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
Catholic
3869 Webster Street
Omaha, NE 68131
(402) 556-6655
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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
Catholic
20500 W Maple Road
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-5407
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Map of Vj & Angela Skutt Catholic High School
Vj & Angela Skutt Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 724 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Catholic
3131 S 156th St
Omaha, NE 68130
(402) 333-0818
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Map of Central
Central
Gr: K-6 | 70 students
510 W 22nd Avenue
Bellevue, NE 68005
(402) 293-4685
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The Goddard School Photo
The Goddard School
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
17660 Welch Plaza
Omaha, NE 68135
(402) 891-4897
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Quest Forward High School Omaha Photo
Quest Forward High School Omaha
Gr: 8-12 | 94 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 15
Specialized Curriculum
2810 N 118TH ST
Omaha, NE 68164
(402) 403-1267
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Map of St. Matthew School
St. Matthew School
Gr: PK-8 | 194 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Catholic
12210 S 36th Street
Bellevue, NE 68123
(402) 291-2030
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in Nebraska?
The top ranked private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in Nebraska include Concordia Jr.-sr. High School, Bergan Elementary, and Pius X High School.
How many private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) are located in Nebraska?
15 private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) are located in Nebraska.
How diverse are private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in Nebraska?
Nebraska private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) are approximately 14% minority students, which is lower than the Nebraska private school average of 20%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) are religiously affiliated in Nebraska?
80% of private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in Nebraska are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
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Private Schools
5,866
Students
$6,471
Avg. Tuition
14%
Students of Color
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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