Omaha Christian Academy Photo

Best Douglas County Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 17 private high schools serving 5,456 students in Douglas County, NE.
The top-ranked private high schools in Douglas County, NE include Vj & Angela Skutt Catholic High School, Creighton Preparatory School, and Concordia Jr.-sr. High School.
The average tuition cost is $11,615, which is higher than the Nebraska private high school average tuition cost of $10,878.
71% of private high schools in Douglas County, NE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Douglas County Private High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
400 N Happy Hollow Blvd
Omaha, NE 68132
(402) 556-3772
Gr: NS-12 | 488 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Concordia Jr.-sr. High School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
15656 Fort St
Omaha, NE 68116
(402) 445-4000
Gr: 6-12 | 389 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Creighton Preparatory School
All-boys (Catholic)
7400 Western Ave
Omaha, NE 68114
(402) 393-1190
Gr: 9-12 | 975 students Avg. class size: 19 students Tuition listed
Duchesne Academy Of The Sacred Heart
All-girls (Catholic)
3601 Burt St
Omaha, NE 68131
(402) 558-3800
Gr: PK-12 | 410 students Acceptance rate listed
Marian High School
Marian High School Photo
All-girls (Catholic)
7400 Military Ave
Omaha, NE 68134
(402) 571-2618
Gr: 9-12 | 694 students Sports: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mercy High School
All-girls (Catholic)
1501 S 48th St
Omaha, NE 68106
(402) 553-9424
Gr: 9-12 | 317 students Sports: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mount Michael Benedictine High School
Mount Michael Benedictine High School Photo - Front of school building/dormitory
All-boys (Catholic)
(1)
22520 Mount Michael Rd
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-2541
Gr: 9-12 | 249 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Omaha Christian Academy
Omaha Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
10244 Wiesman Dr.
Omaha, NE 68134
(402) 399-9565
Gr: PK-12 | 336 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
Omaha Street School
(Christian)
3223 N. 45th St.
Omaha, NE 68104
(402) 451-5234
Gr: 9-12 | 31 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Roncalli Catholic High School
(Catholic)
(2)
6401 Sorensen Pkwy
Omaha, NE 68152
(402) 571-7670
Gr: 9-12 | 340 students Tuition listed
3131 S 156th St
Omaha, NE 68130
(402) 333-0818
Gr: 9-12 | 724 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Boys Town Schools
13803 Flanagan Blvd
Boys Town, NE 68010
(531) 355-1842
Gr: 5-12 | 275 students
Heartland School
Special Education School
5731 S 108th St
Omaha, NE 68137
(402) 393-0345
Gr: 1-12 | 36 students
Omaha Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
3343 Pedersen Dr
Omaha, NE 68144
(402) 333-8689
Gr: K-12 | 33 students Tuition listed
Quest Forward High School Omaha
Quest Forward High School Omaha Photo
Special Program Emphasis
2810 N 118TH ST
Omaha, NE 68164
(402) 403-1267
Gr: 8-12 | 94 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Roberts Academy
Montessori School
20332 Hackberry Dr
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 614-9074
Gr: 9-12 | 6 students Tuition listed
Sword Of The Spirit Elementary-high School
(Christian)
(2)
6630 Dodge St
Omaha, NE 68132
(402) 346-8977
Gr: PK-12 | 59 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Douglas County, Nebraska

Douglas County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
5103 Capitol Ave
Omaha, NE 68132
(402) 558-6018
Gr: NS | 30 students Avg. class size: 15 students
5301 S 36th St
Omaha, NE 68107
(402) 734-1802
Gr: 10-12 | 182 students
4318 Fort Street
Omaha, NE 68111
(402) 451-0692
Gr: PK-8 | 176 students Avg. class size: 22 students Acceptance rate listed
2941 N 80th St
Omaha, NE 68134
(402) 305-5078
Gr: PK-6 | 26 students
Zion Peace Lutheran School (Closed 2006)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
4001 Q Street
Omaha, NE 68107
(402) 731-1418
Gr: PK-8 | 66 students

Overview

This County (Douglas County)
This State (NE)
# Schools
17 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
5,456 Students
14,667 Students
% Average Students of Color
24%
17%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
498 Teachers
1,298 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
52%
49%
Average Class Size
16 students
20 students
Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
10 courses
Average SAT score
1090
(Out of 1600)
1090
Average ACT score
27
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,615
$10,878
Average Summer Program Cost
$138
$138
Average % on Financial Aid
37%
42%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$6,000
$2,250
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.49
0.40
# American Indian Students
40 Students
46 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
289 Students
600 Students
% Asian Students
5%
4%
# Hispanic Students
462 Students
1,035 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
7%
# Black Students
360 Students
534 Students
% Black Students
7%
4%
# White Students
3,793 Students
11,303 Students
% White Students
71%
77%
# Hawaiian Students
16 Students
26 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
412 Students
1,123 Students
% of Others Students
8%
8%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
10 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Douglas County, NE?
The top-ranked private high schools in Douglas County, NE include Vj & Angela Skutt Catholic High School, Creighton Preparatory School, and Concordia Jr.-sr. High School.
How many private high schools are located in Douglas County?
17 private high schools are located in Douglas County.
How much do private high schools cost in Douglas County?
The average tuition cost is $11,615, which is higher than the Nebraska private school average tuition cost of $10,878.
How diverse are private high schools in Douglas County?
Douglas County private high schools are approximately 24% minority students, which is higher than the Nebraska private school average of 17%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Douglas County?
71% of private high schools in Douglas County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private high schools in Douglas County are often viewed compared to one another?

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