Connely International Academy Photo - Intensive Reading Practice with Real Books

Best Lancaster County Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 private high schools serving 2,718 students in Lancaster County, NE.
The top-ranked private high schools in Lancaster County, NE include Lincoln Lutheran Middle/High School, Acton Academy Lincoln, and Pius X High School.
The average acceptance rate is 74%, which is lower than the Nebraska private high school average acceptance rate of 88%.
75% of private high schools in Lancaster County, NE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Lancaster County Private High 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
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
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
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
Berniklau Education Solutions Team
Special Education School
11401 S 70th St
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 420-2888
Gr: 2-12 | 20 students
College View Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
5240 Calvert St
Lincoln, NE 68506
(402) 483-1181
Gr: K-12 | 231 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
[+] 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
8 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,718 Students
14,667 Students
% Average Students of Color
17%
17%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
184 Teachers
1,298 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
36%
49%
Average Class Size
21 students
20 students
Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
10 courses
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,030
$10,878
Average % on Financial Aid
37%
42%
Average Acceptance Rate
74%
88%
Average Endowment Size
$650 million
$328 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.43
0.40
# American Indian Students
2 Students
46 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
168 Students
600 Students
% Asian Students
7%
4%
# Hispanic Students
163 Students
1,035 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
7%
# Black Students
67 Students
534 Students
% Black Students
3%
4%
# White Students
1,910 Students
11,303 Students
% White Students
74%
77%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
26 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
257 Students
1,123 Students
% of Others Students
10%
8%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
10 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Lancaster County, NE?
The top-ranked private high schools in Lancaster County, NE include Lincoln Lutheran Middle/High School, Acton Academy Lincoln, and Pius X High School.
How many private high schools are located in Lancaster County?
8 private high schools are located in Lancaster County.
How diverse are private high schools in Lancaster County?
Lancaster County private high schools are approximately 17% minority students, which is same as the Nebraska private school average of 17%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Lancaster County?
75% of private high schools in Lancaster County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private high schools in Lancaster County are often viewed compared to one another?

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