For the 2025-26 school year, there are 33 private schools serving 6,731 students in Lancaster County, NE (there are 97 public schools, serving 47,625 public students). 12% of all K-12 students in Lancaster County, NE are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
The top ranked private schools in Lancaster County, NE include Acton Academy Lincoln, Connely International Academy, and Pius X High School.
The average tuition cost is $9,485, which is higher than the Nebraska private school average tuition cost of $8,070.
70% of private schools in Lancaster County, NE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Top Ranked Lancaster County Private Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-12 | 91 students Avg. class size: 19 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cathedral Of The Risen Christ School
(Catholic)
3245 S 37th St
Lincoln, NE 68506
(402) 489-9621
Lincoln, NE 68506
(402) 489-9621
Gr: PK-8 | 376 students Avg. class size: 22 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
(402) 225-6877
Lincoln, NE 68418
(402) 225-6877
Gr: NS-12 | 37 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Faith Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
8701 Adams Street
Lincoln, NE 68507
(402) 466-7402
Lincoln, NE 68507
(402) 466-7402
Gr: K-5 | 104 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5801 S 84th Street
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 488-8888
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 488-8888
Gr: PK-12 | 671 students Avg. class size: 48 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
1100 N 56th Street
Lincoln, NE 68504
(402) 467-5404
Lincoln, NE 68504
(402) 467-5404
Gr: 6-12 | 323 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 8
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
Gr: NS-5 | 422 students Avg. class size: 18 students Extracurrculars: 3
North American Martyrs School
(Catholic)
1101 Isaac Dr
Lincoln, NE 68521
(402) 476-7373
Lincoln, NE 68521
(402) 476-7373
Gr: PK-8 | 474 students
Pius X High School
(Catholic)
6000 A St
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 488-0931
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 488-0931
Gr: 9-12 | 1,087 student Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
Gr: NS-8 | 83 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. John The Apostle Catholic School
(Catholic)
7601 Vine St
Lincoln, NE 68505
(402) 486-1860
Lincoln, NE 68505
(402) 486-1860
Gr: PK-8 | 319 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
St. Michael Catholic School
(Catholic)
9101 S 78th St
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 488-1313
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 488-1313
Gr: PK-8 | 315 students Tuition listed
St. Peter Catholic School
(Catholic)
4500 Duxhall Dr
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 421-6299
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 421-6299
Gr: PK-8 | 370 students
Trinity Kindergarten Program
Daycare / Preschool
1345 S 16th St
Lincoln, NE 68502
(402) 475-9731
Lincoln, NE 68502
(402) 475-9731
Gr: K | 11 students Tuition listed
Trinity Lutheran Church & School![Trinity Lutheran Church & School Photo - The community of students, teachers, and families at Trinity Lutheran School feels like family. We take pride in relationships not just with students but with their entire family. At Trinity we have the unique opportunity to embrace each student and their family as individuals, and to provide the personal attention, encouragement, and problem-solving you and your child deserve.]( "Trinity Lutheran Church & School Photo - The community of students, teachers, and families at Trinity Lutheran School feels like family. We take pride in relationships not just with students but with their entire family. At Trinity we have the unique opportunity to embrace each student and their family as individuals, and to provide the personal attention, encouragement, and problem-solving you and your child deserve.")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1200 N 56th St
Lincoln, NE 68504
(402) 466-1800
Lincoln, NE 68504
(402) 466-1800
Gr: PK-5 | 142 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Berniklau Education Solutions Team
Special Education School
11401 S 70th St
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 420-2888
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 420-2888
Gr: 2-12 | 20 students
Blessed Sacrament School
(Catholic)
1725 Lake St
Lincoln, NE 68502
(402) 476-6202
Lincoln, NE 68502
(402) 476-6202
Gr: PK-8 | 161 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Child's View Montessori
Montessori School
3341 Pioneers Blvd Ste 3
Lincoln, NE 68506
(402) 484-8277
Lincoln, NE 68506
(402) 484-8277
Gr: PK-K | 31 students
Children's Circle Montessori
Montessori School
121 Skyway Rd
Lincoln, NE 68505
(402) 489-0878
Lincoln, NE 68505
(402) 489-0878
Gr: PK-K | 38 students
Christ Elementary School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
4325 Sumner St
Lincoln, NE 68506
(402) 483-7774
Lincoln, NE 68506
(402) 483-7774
Gr: K-5 | 136 students
College View Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
5240 Calvert St
Lincoln, NE 68506
(402) 483-1181
Lincoln, NE 68506
(402) 483-1181
Gr: K-12 | 231 students Tuition listed
George Stone Sda Elementary School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
3800 S 48th St
Lincoln, NE 68506
(402) 486-2543
Lincoln, NE 68506
(402) 486-2543
Gr: K-8 | 21 students Tuition listed
Lincoln Knowledge Beginnings![Lincoln Knowledge Beginnings Photo - Front Lobby]( "Lincoln Knowledge Beginnings Photo - Front Lobby")
Daycare / Preschool
6700 S. 32nd St.
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 423-1188
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 423-1188
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
4400 N 1st St
Lincoln, NE 68521
(402) 474-5820
Lincoln, NE 68521
(402) 474-5820
Gr: PK-12 | 237 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Pioneers Boulevard KinderCare![Pioneers Boulevard KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom]( "Pioneers Boulevard KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom")
Daycare / Preschool
5601 Pioneers Blvd.
Lincoln, NE 68506
(402) 489-9075
Lincoln, NE 68506
(402) 489-9075
Gr: NS-PK
3840 S 19th St
Lincoln, NE 68502
(402) 904-7340
Lincoln, NE 68502
(402) 904-7340
Gr: PK-8 | 71 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
St. Patricks Catholic School
(Catholic)
4142 N 61st St
Lincoln, NE 68507
(402) 466-3710
Lincoln, NE 68507
(402) 466-3710
Gr: PK-8 | 187 students Tuition listed
616 S 36th St
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 477-3358
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 477-3358
Gr: PK-8 | 270 students Tuition listed
Villa Marie School
Special Education School (Catholic)
7205 N 112th St
Waverly, NE 68462
(402) 786-3625
Waverly, NE 68462
(402) 786-3625
Gr: Inquire with school | 30 students
West A Street KinderCare![West A Street KinderCare Photo - You will find a Daily Dose of Wonder waiting for your child everyday at KinderCare.]( "West A Street KinderCare Photo - You will find a Daily Dose of Wonder waiting for your child everyday at KinderCare.")
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
1460 West A St.
Lincoln, NE 68522
(402) 477-2700
Lincoln, NE 68522
(402) 477-2700
Gr: NS-PK
Willard Community Center
Daycare / Preschool
1245 South Folsom St
Lincoln, NE 68522
(402) 475-0805
Lincoln, NE 68522
(402) 475-0805
Gr: NS | 9 students
Lancaster County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
540 N 31st St
Lincoln, NE 68503
(402) 476-1783
Lincoln, NE 68503
(402) 476-1783
Gr: PK-8 | 157 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Lancaster County, NE?
The top ranked private schools in Lancaster County, NE include Acton Academy Lincoln, Connely International Academy, and Pius X High School.
How many private schools are located in Lancaster County?
33 private schools are located in Lancaster County.
How much do private schools cost in Lancaster County?
The average tuition cost is $9,485, which is higher than the Nebraska private school average tuition cost of $8,070.
How diverse are private schools in Lancaster County?
Lancaster County private schools are approximately 18% minority students, which is lower than the Nebraska private school average of 20%.
What percentage of students in Lancaster County go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Lancaster County are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lancaster County?
70% of private schools in Lancaster County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private schools in Lancaster County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Lancaster County include: Children's Circle Montessori vs. Child's View Montessori, Child's View Montessori vs. Children's Circle Montessori, Lincoln Lutheran Middle/High School vs. Lincoln Christian Elem/jr-sr
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