Mount Michael Benedictine High School Photo - Computer Lab

Best Elkhorn Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 1,121 students in Elkhorn, NE (there are 13 public schools, serving 6,117 public students). 15% of all K-12 students in Elkhorn, NE are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
The top-ranked private schools in Elkhorn, NE include St. Patrick's Catholic School and Mount Michael Benedictine High School.
The average acceptance rate is 78%, which is lower than the Nebraska private school average acceptance rate of 90%.
100% of private schools in Elkhorn, NE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other Lutheran).

Top-Ranked Elkhorn Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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
St. Patrick's Catholic School
St. Patrick's Catholic School Photo - Tues & Thurs Mass
(Catholic)
20500 W Maple Road
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-5407
Gr: PK-8 | 827 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 9
Alleluia! Kindergarten & Preschool West Campus
Daycare / Preschool (Other Lutheran)
1200 N 181st Ct
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 333-4444
Gr: PK-K | 45 students
Elkhorn KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
3510 N 191st Ave
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(531) 466-7170
Gr: NS-PK

Overview

This Town (Elkhorn)
This State (NE)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,121 Students
41,448 Students
% Average Students of Color
10%
20%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
63 Teachers
3,082 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
42%
Average Class Size
21 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
9 courses
Average SAT score
1090
(Out of 1600)
1125
Average ACT score
28
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,640
$7,698
Average % on Financial Aid
30%
39%
Average Acceptance Rate
78%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.44
0.53
# American Indian Students
3 Students
225 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# 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
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
223 Students
7,712 Students
% of Others Students
20%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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 St. Patrick's Catholic School and Mount Michael Benedictine High 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?
100% of private schools in Elkhorn are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other Lutheran).

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