Best Douglas County Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 72 private schools serving 18,177 students in Douglas County, NE (there are 210 public schools, serving 96,755 public students). 16% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
The average tuition cost is $9,775, which is higher than the Nebraska private school average tuition cost of $7,724.
67% of private schools in Douglas County, NE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 72
  • # Students Served: 18,177
  • Average Tuition: $9,775
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 36%
  • Acceptance Rate: 84%
  • Average Class Size: 17 students
  • % Students of Color: 25%
  • View Douglas County, NE School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 72
  • # Students Served: 18,177
  • Average Tuition: $9,775
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 36%
  • Acceptance Rate: 84%
  • Average Class Size: 17 students
  • % Students of Color: 25%
  • View Douglas County, NE School Trends

Top Ranked Douglas County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Brownell Talbot College Preparatory School
Gr: NS-12 | 488 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 13
400 N Happy Hollow Blvd
Omaha, NE 68132
(402) 556-3772
Christ The King School Photo
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
Map of 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
Map of Creighton Preparatory School
Gr: 9-12 | 975 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
All-boys (Catholic)
7400 Western Ave
Omaha, NE 68114
(402) 393-1190
Map of Duchesne Academy Of The Sacred Heart
Gr: PK-12 | 410 students
All-girls (Catholic)
3601 Burt St
Omaha, NE 68131
(402) 558-3800
Map of Holy Cross School
Gr: PK-8 | 328 students
Catholic
1502 S 48th St
Omaha, NE 68106
(402) 551-3773
Map of Lifegate Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 548 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
15555 W Dodge Road
Omaha, NE 68154
(402) 333-5153
Marian High School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 694 students
Sports: 12
All-girls (Catholic)
7400 Military Ave
Omaha, NE 68134
(402) 571-2618
Mary Our Queen School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 589 students
Sports: 5
Catholic
3405 S 119th St
Omaha, NE 68144
(402) 333-8663
(2)
Map of Mercy High School
Gr: 9-12 | 317 students
Sports: 9
All-girls (Catholic)
1501 S 48th St
Omaha, NE 68106
(402) 553-9424
Montessori Educational Centers, Inc. Photo
Gr: PK-6 | 350 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 4
Montessori School
12344 Pacific Street
Omaha, NE 68154
(402) 393-1311
Mount Michael Benedictine High School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 249 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 13
All-boys (Catholic)
22520 Mount Michael Rd
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-2541
(1)
Omaha Christian Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 336 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 10
Christian
10244 Wiesman Dr.
Omaha, NE 68134
(402) 399-9565
Map of Omaha Street School
Gr: 9-12 | 31 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 3
Christian
3223 N. 45th St.
Omaha, NE 68104
(402) 451-5234
Phoenix Academy Day School Photo
Gr: K-8 | 101 students
Special Education School
1110 N 66th Street
Omaha, NE 68132
(402) 390-0556
Map of Roncalli Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 340 students
Catholic
6401 Sorensen Pkwy
Omaha, NE 68152
(402) 571-7670
(2)
St. Cecilia Cathedral School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 345 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 16
Catholic
3869 Webster Street
Omaha, NE 68131
(402) 556-6655
Map of St. James Seton School
Gr: PK-8 | 531 students
Catholic
4720 N 90th St
Omaha, NE 68134
(402) 659-3645
(1)
Map of St. Margaret Mary School
Gr: K-8 | 514 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
123 N 61st St
Omaha, NE 68132
(402) 551-6663
St. Patrick's Catholic School Photo
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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Douglas County Private Schools (Closed)

Montessori Learning Center of Dundee Photo
Gr: NS | 30 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Montessori School
5103 Capitol Ave
Omaha, NE 68132
(402) 558-6018
Map of St. Peter Claver Christo Rey High School
Gr: 10-12 | 182 students
Catholic
5301 S 36th St
Omaha, NE 68107
(402) 734-1802
Map of St. Richard School
Gr: PK-8 | 176 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Catholic
4318 Fort Street
Omaha, NE 68111
(402) 451-0692
Map of Valor Christian Academy- Inc
Gr: PK-6 | 26 students
Christian
2941 N 80th St
Omaha, NE 68134
(402) 305-5078
Map of Zion Peace Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 66 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
4001 Q Street
Omaha, NE 68107
(402) 731-1418

Overview

Category
This State (NE)
US
# Schools
73 Schools
# Students
18,177 Students
41,498 Students
% Average Students of Color
25%
20%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
1,257 Teachers
3,094 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
47%
42%
Average Class Size
17 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
11 courses
9 courses
Average SAT score
1125
(Out of 1600)
1125
Average ACT score
27
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,775
$7,724
Average Summer Program Cost
$138
$145
Average % on Financial Aid
36%
38%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,577
$1,538
Average Acceptance Rate
84%
91%
Average Endowment Size
$26.75 million
$101.56 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.59
0.53
# American Indian Students
78 Students
225 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
468 Students
1,131 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
1,535 Students
3,181 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
8%
# Black Students
1,442 Students
1,769 Students
% Black Students
8%
4%
# White Students
10,943 Students
27,356 Students
% White Students
61%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
37 Students
74 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
3,573 Students
7,754 Students
% of Others Students
20%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Douglas County, NE?
How many private schools are located in Douglas County?
72 private schools are located in Douglas County.
How much do private schools cost in Douglas County?
The average tuition cost is $9,775, which is higher than the Nebraska private school average tuition cost of $7,724.
How diverse are private schools in Douglas County?
Douglas County private schools are approximately 25% minority students, which is higher than the Nebraska private school average of 20%.
What percentage of students in Douglas County go to private school?
16% of all K-12 students in Douglas County are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Douglas County?
67% of private schools in Douglas County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Douglas County are often viewed compared to one another?

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