Acton Academy Lincoln Photo - School, as we know it, was designed in 1893. Our school was born different. Acton Academy is one of the newest and most innovative (and downright coolest) school designs in the world. Each Acton school was founded by parents who believe there is a better way to educate their children and help other like-minded families in their community.

Best Lancaster County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 36 private schools serving 6,752 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 Connely International Academy, Prairie Hill Learning Center, and Cathedral Of The Risen Christ School.
The average tuition cost is $8,427, which is higher than the Nebraska private school average tuition cost of $7,661.
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 (2026)

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.
Montessori School
8400 Cody Drive
Lincoln, NE 68512
(402) 858-5151
Gr: PK-12 | 112 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
Gr: PK-8 | 376 students Avg. class size: 22 students
Connely International Academy
Connely International Academy Photo - Intensive Reading Practice with Real Books
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
856 C Road
Lincoln, NE 68418
(402) 225-6877
Gr: NS-12 | 37 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Faith Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
8701 Adams Street
Lincoln, NE 68507
(402) 466-7402
Gr: K-5 | 104 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lincoln Christian Elem/jr-sr
Lincoln Christian Elem/jr-sr Photo - Elementary Students singing on Grandparents Day
(Christian)
(2)
5801 S 84th Street
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 488-8888
Gr: PK-12 | 671 students Avg. class size: 48 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Lincoln Lutheran Middle/High School
Lincoln Lutheran Middle/High School Photo - Lincoln Lutheran Jr/Sr High School - Lincoln, NE
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(1)
1100 N 56th Street
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
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1800 S 84th St
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
Gr: PK-8 | 474 students
Pius X High School
(Catholic)
6000 A St
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.
Montessori School
17705 S 12th St
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
Gr: PK-8 | 319 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
St. Joseph School
(Catholic)
1940 S 77th St
Lincoln, NE 68506
(402) 489-0341
Gr: PK-8 | 464 students
St. Michael Catholic School
(Catholic)
9101 S 78th St
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
Gr: PK-8 | 370 students
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.
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1200 N 56th St
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
Gr: 2-12 | 20 students
Blessed Sacrament School
(Catholic)
1725 Lake St
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
Gr: PK-K | 31 students
Children's Circle Montessori
Montessori School
121 Skyway Rd
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
Gr: K-5 | 136 students
College View Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
5240 Calvert St
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
Gr: K-8 | 21 students Tuition listed
Lincoln Knowledge Beginnings
Lincoln Knowledge Beginnings Photo - Front Lobby
Daycare / Preschool
6700 S. 32nd St.
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 423-1188
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
Northeast KinderCare
Northeast KinderCare Photo - Toddler Classroom
Daycare / Preschool
6900 Huntington Ave.
Lincoln, NE 68507
(402) 466-8285
Gr: NS-PK
Parkview Christian School
(Christian)
(5)
4400 N 1st St
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
Daycare / Preschool
5601 Pioneers Blvd.
Lincoln, NE 68506
(402) 489-9075
Gr: NS-PK
St. Mark Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
(3)
3840 S 19th St
Lincoln, NE 68502
(402) 904-7340
Gr: PK-8 | 71 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
St. Patricks Catholic School
(Catholic)
4142 N 61st St
Lincoln, NE 68507
(402) 466-3710
Gr: PK-8 | 187 students Tuition listed
St. Teresa Elementary School
(Catholic)
(1)
616 S 36th St
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 477-3358
Gr: PK-8 | 270 students Tuition listed
Trinity Kindergarten Program
Daycare / Preschool
1345 S 16th St
Lincoln, NE 68502
(402) 475-9731
Gr: K | 11 students
Villa Marie School
Special Education School (Catholic)
7205 N 112th St
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.
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
1460 West A St.
Lincoln, NE 68522
(402) 477-2700
Gr: NS-PK
Willard Community Center
Daycare / Preschool
1245 South Folsom St
Lincoln, NE 68522
(402) 475-0805
Gr: NS | 9 students
Holdrege KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
8215 Northwoods Dr Ste 100
Lincoln, NE 68505
(402) 465-4769
Gr: NS-PK
Pine Lake KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
7301 S 15th St
Lincoln, NE 68512
(402) 421-7301
Gr: NS-PK
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Lancaster County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
540 N 31st St
Lincoln, NE 68503
(402) 476-1783
Gr: PK-8 | 157 students

Overview

This County (Lancaster County)
This State (NE)
# Schools
33 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
6,752 Students
41,460 Students
% Average Students of Color
18%
20%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
475 Teachers
3,082 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
36%
42%
Average Class Size
20 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
9 courses
9 courses
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,427
$7,661
Average % on Financial Aid
38%
39%
Average Acceptance Rate
78%
90%
Average Endowment Size
$325.5 million
$101.56 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.49
0.53
# American Indian Students
5 Students
225 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
348 Students
1,131 Students
% Asian Students
5%
3%
# Hispanic Students
495 Students
3,181 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
8%
# Black Students
138 Students
1,769 Students
% Black Students
2%
4%
# White Students
4,597 Students
27,356 Students
% White Students
69%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
9 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
1,076 Students
7,724 Students
% of Others Students
16%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Lancaster County, NE?
The top-ranked private schools in Lancaster County, NE include Connely International Academy, Prairie Hill Learning Center, and Cathedral Of The Risen Christ School.
How many private schools are located in Lancaster County?
36 private schools are located in Lancaster County.
How much do private schools cost in Lancaster County?
The average tuition cost is $8,427, which is higher than the Nebraska private school average tuition cost of $7,661.
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?

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