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Mount Michael Benedictine High School Top 3 · Highest Avg. ACT Score (NE)
St. Patrick's Catholic School Top 21 · Highest % Faculty w/ Adv. Degrees (NE)

Elkhorn Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 1,121 students in Elkhorn, NE, 15% of all K-12 students in Elkhorn, NE are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 78%, which is lower than the Nebraska private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
75% of private schools in Elkhorn, NE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other Lutheran).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Elkhorn Private Schools (2026-27)

Mount Michael Benedictine High School Photo
Mount Michael Benedictine High School
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)
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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 Alleluia! Kindergarten & Preschool West Campus
Alleluia! Kindergarten & Preschool West Campus
Gr: PK-K | 45 students
Daycare / Preschool (Other Lutheran)
1200 N 181st Ct
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 333-4444
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Map of Elkhorn KinderCare
Elkhorn KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
3510 N 191st Ave
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(531) 466-7170
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Elkhorn, NE Private School Trends

4
Private Schools
1,121
Students
$9,640
Avg. Tuition
21
Avg. Class Size
10%
Students of Color
18:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Elkhorn)
This State (NE)
# Schools
4 Schools
237 Schools
# Students
1,121 Students
41,453 Students
% Students of Color
10%
20%
0.44
0.53
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
3 Students
225 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
30 Students
1,131 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
28 Students
3,181 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
8%
# Black Students
24 Students
1,769 Students
% Black Students
2%
4%
# White Students
811 Students
27,356 Students
% White Students
72%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
74 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
223 Students
7,738 Students
% of Others Students
20%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
63 Teachers
3,094 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
43%
Average Class Size
21 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
9 courses
Average SAT score
1090
(Out of 1600)
Average ACT score
28
(Out of 36)
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,640
$6,858
Average % on Financial Aid
30%
38%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
78%
91%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
12 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Elkhorn, NE?
The top ranked private schools in Elkhorn, NE include Mount Michael Benedictine High School and St. Patrick's Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Elkhorn?
4 private schools are located in Elkhorn.
What percentage of students in Elkhorn go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in Elkhorn are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Elkhorn?
75% of private schools in Elkhorn are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other Lutheran).

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