Messiah Lutheran School Photo

Best Lancaster County Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 23 private elementary schools serving 5,546 students in Lancaster County, NE.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Lancaster County, NE include Faith Lutheran School, Prairie Hill Learning Center, and Connely International Academy.
The average tuition cost is $7,415, which is higher than the Nebraska private elementary school average tuition cost of $7,106.
87% of private elementary schools in Lancaster County, NE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Top-Ranked Lancaster County Private Elementary 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
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
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
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
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
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Lancaster County, Nebraska

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
23 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
5,546 Students
35,178 Students
% Average Students of Color
17%
20%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
395 Teachers
2,591 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
% 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
$7,415
$7,106
Average % on Financial Aid
38%
37%
Average Acceptance Rate
81%
93%
Average Endowment Size
$325.5 million
$126.75 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.53
# American Indian Students
4 Students
218 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
253 Students
836 Students
% Asian Students
5%
2%
# Hispanic Students
381 Students
2,633 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
8%
# Black Students
123 Students
1,524 Students
% Black Students
2%
4%
# White Students
3,714 Students
23,121 Students
% White Students
68%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
68 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
980 Students
6,855 Students
% of Others Students
18%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Lancaster County, NE?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Lancaster County, NE include Faith Lutheran School, Prairie Hill Learning Center, and Connely International Academy.
How many private elementary schools are located in Lancaster County?
23 private elementary schools are located in Lancaster County.
How much do private elementary schools cost in Lancaster County?
The average tuition cost is $7,415, which is higher than the Nebraska private school average tuition cost of $7,106.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Lancaster County?
Lancaster County private elementary schools are approximately 17% minority students, which is lower than the Nebraska private school average of 20%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Lancaster County?
87% of private elementary schools in Lancaster County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private elementary schools in Lancaster County are often viewed compared to one another?

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