For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 private preschools serving 754 students in 68601, NE.
The top ranked private preschools in 68601, NE include Christ Lutheran School, Immanuel Lutheran School, and St. Anthony School.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Nebraska private preschool average acceptance rate of 92%.
100% of private preschools in 68601, NE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).
Top Ranked 68601 Nebraska Private Preschools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Christ Lutheran School![Christ Lutheran School Photo - Christ Lutheran School Christ Lutheran School Photo - Christ Lutheran School]()

(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
32312 122nd Ave
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-3531
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-3531
Gr: PK-8 | 41 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
Immanuel Lutheran School![Immanuel Lutheran School Photo Immanuel Lutheran School Photo]()

(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2865 26th Avenue
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-8423
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-8423
Gr: PK-8 | 204 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1719 6th Street
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-4767
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-4767
Gr: PK-6 | 131 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
St. Johns Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
39346 205th Ave
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 285-0335
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 285-0335
Gr: PK-7 | 68 students
Columbus Christian School
(Christian)
3418 15th St
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 562-6470
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 562-6470
Gr: PK-5 | 39 students Tuition listed
St. Isidore Elementary School
(Catholic)
3821 20th St
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-2604
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-2604
Gr: PK-6 | 271 students Tuition listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private preschools in 68601, NE?
The top ranked private preschools in 68601, NE include Christ Lutheran School, Immanuel Lutheran School, and St. Anthony School.
How many private preschools are located in 68601?
6 private preschools are located in 68601.
How diverse are private preschools in 68601?
68601 private preschools are approximately 7% minority students, which is lower than the Nebraska private school average of 21%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in 68601?
100% of private preschools in 68601 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).
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