Lancaster County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 36 private schools serving 6,736 students in Lancaster County, NE (there are 97 public schools, serving 47,625 public students). 12% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
The average tuition cost is $7,246, which is higher than the Nebraska private school average tuition cost of $6,858.
64% of private schools in Lancaster County, NE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 36
  • # Students Served: 6,736
  • Average Tuition: $7,246
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 28%
  • Acceptance Rate: 79%
  • Average Class Size: 20 students
  • % Students of Color: 18%
  • View Lancaster County, NE School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 36
  • # Students Served: 6,736
  • Average Tuition: $7,246
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 28%
  • Acceptance Rate: 79%
  • Average Class Size: 20 students
  • % Students of Color: 18%
  • View Lancaster County, NE School Trends

Top Ranked Lancaster County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Cathedral Of The Risen Christ School
Gr: PK-8 | 376 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Catholic
3245 S 37th St
Lincoln, NE 68506
(402) 489-9621
Connely International Academy Photo
Gr: NS-12 | 37 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 4
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
856 C Road
Lincoln, NE 68418
(402) 225-6877
Map of Faith Lutheran School
Gr: K-5 | 104 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
8701 Adams Street
Lincoln, NE 68507
(402) 466-7402
Lincoln Christian Elem/jr-sr Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 671 students
Avg. class size: 48 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
5801 S 84th Street
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 488-8888
(2)
Lincoln Lutheran Middle/High School Photo
Gr: 6-12 | 323 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 8
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1100 N 56th Street
Lincoln, NE 68504
(402) 467-5404
(1)
Messiah Lutheran School Photo
Gr: NS-5 | 422 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1800 S 84th St
Lincoln, NE 68506
(402) 489-3024
Map of North American Martyrs School
Gr: PK-8 | 474 students
Catholic
1101 Isaac Dr
Lincoln, NE 68521
(402) 476-7373
Map of Pius X High School
Gr: 9-12 | 1,087 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
6000 A St
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 488-0931
Prairie Hill Learning Center Photo
Gr: NS-8 | 83 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
17705 S 12th St
Roca, NE 68430
(402) 438-6668
Map of St. Joseph School
Gr: PK-8 | 464 students
Catholic
1940 S 77th St
Lincoln, NE 68506
(402) 489-0341
Map of St. Michael Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 315 students
Catholic
9101 S 78th St
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 488-1313
Map of St. Peter Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 370 students
Catholic
4500 Duxhall Dr
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 421-6299
Trinity Lutheran Church & School Photo
Gr: PK-5 | 142 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1200 N 56th St
Lincoln, NE 68504
(402) 466-1800
Acton Academy Lincoln Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 124 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Montessori School
8400 Cody Drive
Lincoln, NE 68512
(402) 858-5151
Map of Berniklau Education Solutions Team
Gr: 2-12 | 20 students
Special Education School
11401 S 70th St
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 420-2888
Map of Blessed Sacrament School
Gr: PK-8 | 161 students
Catholic
1725 Lake St
Lincoln, NE 68502
(402) 476-6202
Map of Child's View Montessori
Gr: PK-K | 31 students
Montessori School
3341 Pioneers Blvd Ste 3
Lincoln, NE 68506
(402) 484-8277
Map of Children's Circle Montessori
Gr: PK-K | 38 students
Montessori School
121 Skyway Rd
Lincoln, NE 68505
(402) 489-0878
Map of Christ Elementary School
Gr: K-5 | 136 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
4325 Sumner St
Lincoln, NE 68506
(402) 483-7774
College View Academy Photo
Gr: K-12 | 234 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 2
Seventh Day Adventist
5240 Calvert St
Lincoln, NE 68506
(402) 483-1181
Map of George Stone Sda Elementary School
Gr: K-8 | 21 students
Seventh Day Adventist
3800 S 48th St
Lincoln, NE 68506
(402) 486-2543
Map of Holdrege KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
8215 Northwoods Dr Ste 100
Lincoln, NE 68505
(402) 465-4769
Lincoln Knowledge Beginnings Photo
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
6700 S. 32nd St.
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 423-1188
Northeast KinderCare Photo
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
6900 Huntington Ave.
Lincoln, NE 68507
(402) 466-8285
Map of Parkview Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 237 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 6
Christian
4400 N 1st St
Lincoln, NE 68521
(402) 474-5820
(5)
Map of Pine Lake KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
7301 S 15th St
Lincoln, NE 68512
(402) 421-7301
Pioneers Boulevard KinderCare Photo
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
5601 Pioneers Blvd.
Lincoln, NE 68506
(402) 489-9075
Map of St. John The Apostle Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 287 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
7601 Vine St
Lincoln, NE 68505
(402) 486-1860
Map of St. Mark Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 72 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 1
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
3840 S 19th St
Lincoln, NE 68502
(402) 904-7340
(6)
Map of St. Patricks Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 187 students
Catholic
4142 N 61st St
Lincoln, NE 68507
(402) 466-3710
Map of St. Teresa Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 270 students
Catholic
616 S 36th St
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 477-3358
(1)
Map of Trinity Kindergarten Program
Gr: K | 11 students
Daycare / Preschool
1345 S 16th St
Lincoln, NE 68502
(402) 475-9731
Map of Villa Marie School
Gr: Inquire with school | 30 students
Special Education School (Catholic)
7205 N 112th St
Waverly, NE 68462
(402) 786-3625
West A Street KinderCare Photo
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
1460 West A St.
Lincoln, NE 68522
(402) 477-2700
Map of Willard Community Center
Gr: NS | 9 students
Daycare / Preschool
1245 South Folsom St
Lincoln, NE 68522
(402) 475-0805
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Map of Sacred Heart Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 157 students
Catholic
540 N 31st St
Lincoln, NE 68503
(402) 476-1783

Overview

Category
This State (NE)
US
# Schools
36 Schools

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# Students
6,736 Students
41,453 Students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

% Average Students of Color
18%
20%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
481 Teachers
3,094 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
38%
43%
Average Class Size
20 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
9 courses
9 courses
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,246
$6,858
Average % on Financial Aid
28%
38%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,000
$1,538
Average Acceptance Rate
79%
91%
Average Endowment Size
$1 million
$ million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.53

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# American Indian Students
5 Students
225 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
348 Students
1,131 Students
% Asian Students
5%
3%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# Hispanic Students
495 Students
3,181 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
8%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# Black Students
138 Students
1,769 Students
% Black Students
2%
4%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# White Students
4,597 Students
27,356 Students
% White Students
69%
66%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# Hawaiian Students
9 Students
74 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
1,080 Students
7,738 Students
% of Others Students
16%
19%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
6 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 Pius X High School, Prairie Hill Learning Center, and Connely International Academy.
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 $7,246, which is higher than the Nebraska private school average tuition cost of $6,858.
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?
64% 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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