For the 2025 school year, there are 159 private daycares & preschools serving 28,521 students in Nebraska.
The top ranked private daycares & preschools in Nebraska include Brownell Talbot College Preparatory School, Acton Academy Lincoln, and Christ Lutheran School.
The average tuition cost is $7,495, which is lower than the Nebraska average tuition cost of $8,175.
80% of private daycares & preschools in Nebraska are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod). Learn more about how daycare centers and preschools work.
Top Ranked Nebraska Private Daycares & Preschools (2025)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Acton Academy Lincoln![Acton Academy Lincoln Photo - More than ever, parents in Lincoln, Nebraska are looking for alternative, independent - private school options to provide the best education for their children. From our Montessori based Kinder-Program to High School Apprenticeships, we are reimagining what a 21st Century Education can be.]( "Acton Academy Lincoln Photo - More than ever, parents in Lincoln, Nebraska are looking for alternative, independent - private school options to provide the best education for their children. From our Montessori based Kinder-Program to High School Apprenticeships, we are reimagining what a 21st Century Education can be.")
Montessori School
8400 Cody Drive
Lincoln, NE 68512
(402) 858-5151
Lincoln, NE 68512
(402) 858-5151
Grades: PK-12
| 91 students
All Saints Catholic School
(Catholic)
1206 Logan St
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-4590
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-4590
Grades: NS-4
| 58 students
Aquinas Middle High School
(Catholic)
3420 MN Rd.
David City, NE 68632
(402) 367-3175
David City, NE 68632
(402) 367-3175
Grades: PK-12
| 486 students
1515 N. Johnson Rd
Fremont, NE 68025
(402) 721-9766
Fremont, NE 68025
(402) 721-9766
Grades: PK-6
| 292 students
400 N Happy Hollow Blvd
Omaha, NE 68132
(402) 556-3772
Omaha, NE 68132
(402) 556-3772
Grades: NS-12
| 488 students
Cathedral Of The Risen Christ School
(Catholic)
3245 S 37th St
Lincoln, NE 68506
(402) 489-9621
Lincoln, NE 68506
(402) 489-9621
Grades: PK-8
| 376 students
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
Grades: PK-8
| 41 students
Christ Lutheran School![Christ Lutheran School Photo - Student and Mrs. Wasson work through a math lesson together.]( "Christ Lutheran School Photo - Student and Mrs. Wasson work through a math lesson together.")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
511 South 5th Street
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-5536
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-5536
Grades: PK-8
| 311 students
Christ The King School![Christ The King School Photo]( "Christ The King School Photo")
(Catholic)
831 S 88th St
Omaha, NE 68114
(402) 391-0977
Omaha, NE 68114
(402) 391-0977
Grades: PK-8
| 308 students
Connely International Academy![Connely International Academy Photo - Intensive Reading Practice with Real Books]( "Connely International Academy Photo - Intensive Reading Practice with Real Books")
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
856 C Road
Lincoln, NE 68418
(308) 210-9872
Lincoln, NE 68418
(308) 210-9872
Grades: NS-12
| 37 students
Duchesne Academy Of The Sacred Heart
All-girls (Catholic)
3601 Burt St
Omaha, NE 68131
(402) 558-3800
Omaha, NE 68131
(402) 558-3800
Grades: PK-12
| 410 students
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
Grades: PK-8
| 207 students
Lifegate Christian School
(Christian)
15555 W Dodge Road
Omaha, NE 68154
(402) 333-5153
Omaha, NE 68154
(402) 333-5153
Grades: PK-8
| 548 students
5801 S 84th Street
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 488-8888
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 488-8888
Grades: PK-12
| 671 students
Lourdes Central Catholic School
(Catholic)
412 2nd Ave
Nebraska City, NE 68410
(402) 873-6154
Nebraska City, NE 68410
(402) 873-6154
Grades: PK-12
| 330 students
3405 S 119th St
Omaha, NE 68144
(402) 333-8663
Omaha, NE 68144
(402) 333-8663
Grades: PK-8
| 589 students
Messiah Lutheran School![Messiah Lutheran School Photo]( "Messiah Lutheran School Photo")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1800 S 84th St
Lincoln, NE 68506
(402) 489-3024
Lincoln, NE 68506
(402) 489-3024
Grades: NS-5
| 422 students
Montessori Educational Centers, Inc.![Montessori Educational Centers, Inc. Photo - Montessori Toddler Village Serving children ages 18 months to 3 years]( "Montessori Educational Centers, Inc. Photo - Montessori Toddler Village Serving children ages 18 months to 3 years")
Montessori School
12344 Pacific Street
Omaha, NE 68154
(402) 393-1311
Omaha, NE 68154
(402) 393-1311
Grades: PK-6
| 350 students
Norfolk Catholic Elementary School
(Catholic)
2301 W Madison Ave
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-4584
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-4584
Grades: PK-6
| 343 students
North American Martyrs School
(Catholic)
1101 Isaac Dr
Lincoln, NE 68521
(402) 476-7373
Lincoln, NE 68521
(402) 476-7373
Grades: PK-8
| 474 students
Omaha Christian Academy![Omaha Christian Academy Photo]( "Omaha Christian Academy Photo")
(Christian)
10244 Wiesman Dr.
Omaha, NE 68134
(402) 399-9565
Omaha, NE 68134
(402) 399-9565
Grades: PK-12
| 336 students
Prairie Hill Learning Center![Prairie Hill Learning Center Photo - Prairie Hill is a nature-based Montessori school serving children 18 months to 8th grade on a beautiful 12-acre campus near Lincoln, Nebraska for over 40 years.]( "Prairie Hill Learning Center Photo - Prairie Hill is a nature-based Montessori school serving children 18 months to 8th grade on a beautiful 12-acre campus near Lincoln, Nebraska for over 40 years.")
Montessori School
17705 S 12th St
Roca, NE 68430
(402) 438-6668
Roca, NE 68430
(402) 438-6668
Grades: NS-8
| 83 students
Sacred Heart Catholic School
(Catholic)
1820 Fulton St
Falls City, NE 68355
(402) 245-4151
Falls City, NE 68355
(402) 245-4151
Grades: PK-12
| 222 students
St. Andrew Elementary School
(Catholic)
179 N 6th Street
Tecumseh, NE 68450
(402) 335-2234
Tecumseh, NE 68450
(402) 335-2234
Grades: PK-5
| 22 students
1719 6th Street
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-4767
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-4767
Grades: PK-6
| 131 students
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
Grades: PK-8
| 345 students
St. Columbkille School
(Catholic)
224 E 5th St
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 339-8706
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 339-8706
Grades: PK-8
| 582 students
St. James Elementary School
(Catholic)
525 E 14th St
Crete, NE 68333
(402) 826-2318
Crete, NE 68333
(402) 826-2318
Grades: PK-6
| 109 students
4720 N 90th St
Omaha, NE 68134
(402) 659-3645
Omaha, NE 68134
(402) 659-3645
Grades: PK-8
| 531 students
102 W Martin St
Battle Creek, NE 68715
(402) 675-3605
Battle Creek, NE 68715
(402) 675-3605
Grades: PK-8
| 154 students
St. John The Apostle Catholic School
(Catholic)
7601 Vine St
Lincoln, NE 68505
(402) 486-1860
Lincoln, NE 68505
(402) 486-1860
Grades: PK-8
| 319 students
St. Johns Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
39346 205th Ave
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 285-0335
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 285-0335
Grades: PK-7
| 68 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private daycares & preschools in Nebraska?
The top ranked private daycares & preschools in Nebraska include Brownell Talbot College Preparatory School, Acton Academy Lincoln, and Christ Lutheran School.
How many private daycares & preschools are located in Nebraska?
159 private daycares & preschools are located in Nebraska.
How much do private daycares & preschools cost in Nebraska?
The average tuition cost is $7,495, which is lower than the Nebraska private school average tuition cost of $8,175.
How diverse are private daycares & preschools in Nebraska?
Nebraska private daycares & preschools are approximately 21% minority students, which is same as the Nebraska private school average of 21%.
What percentage of private daycares & preschools are religiously affiliated in Nebraska?
80% of private daycares & preschools in Nebraska are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
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