Private School Review - Established 2003
Lincoln Christian Elem/jr-sr Top 5 · Highest Avg. ACT Score (NE)
Acton Academy Lincoln Top 5 · Most AP Courses (NE)
Lincoln Lutheran Middle/High School Top 11 · Most AP Courses (NE)

Lancaster County Private High Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private high schools serving 2,733 students in Lancaster County, NE.
The average acceptance rate is 76%, which is lower than the Nebraska private high school average acceptance rate of 89%.
75% of private high schools in Lancaster County, NE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Lancaster County Private High Schools (2026-27)

Connely International Academy Photo
Connely International Academy
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
View Profile
Lincoln Christian Elem/jr-sr Photo
Lincoln Christian Elem/jr-sr
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)
View Profile
Lincoln Lutheran Middle/High School Photo
Lincoln Lutheran Middle/High School
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)
View Profile
Map of Pius X High School
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
View Profile
Acton Academy Lincoln Photo
Acton Academy Lincoln
Gr: PK-12 | 124 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Montessori School
8400 Cody Drive
Lincoln, NE 68512
(402) 858-5151
View Profile
Map of Berniklau Education Solutions Team
Berniklau Education Solutions Team
Gr: 2-12 | 20 students
Special Education School
11401 S 70th St
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 420-2888
View Profile
College View Academy Photo
College View Academy
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
View Profile
Map of Parkview Christian School
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)
View Profile
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Lancaster County, Nebraska

Lancaster County Private High Schools (Closed)

Map of Sacred Heart Catholic School
Sacred Heart Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 157 students
Catholic
540 N 31st St
Lincoln, NE 68503
(402) 476-1783
View Profile

Overview

Category
This State (NE)
US
# Schools
8 Schools
# Students
2,733 Students
14,731 Students
% Average Students of Color
17%
17%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
191 Teachers
1,308 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
36%
51%
Average Class Size
20 students
20 students
Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
10 courses
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,110
$10,346
Average % on Financial Aid
24%
%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,000
$0
Average Acceptance Rate
76%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.43
0.40
# American Indian Students
2 Students
46 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# 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
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
260 Students
1,172 Students
% of Others Students
10%
8%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
8 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 Connely International Academy, Pius X High School, and Lincoln Lutheran Middle/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 Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private high schools in Lancaster County are often viewed compared to one another?

Recent Articles

When a Private School Changes Head of School
When a Private School Changes Head of School
A private school leadership change can raise important questions. Learn how to evaluate head of school transitions, identify warning signs, and protect your child's educational experience before enrolling confidently.
Private School Financial Aid Renewal: Could Awards Shrink?
Private School Financial Aid Renewal: Could Awards Shrink?
Could your private school financial aid shrink next year? Learn why awards change, how income and school budgets affect renewal, and what parents can do to protect affordability long-term.
Need-Blind vs. Need-Aware Private School Admissions
Need-Blind vs. Need-Aware Private School Admissions
Understand how need-blind and need-aware private school admissions affect acceptance decisions, financial aid eligibility, and affordability, with practical guidance to help parents compare schools, ask questions, and plan confidently ahead.

Filter Schools

School Level
Must Offer Grade
Show more
Gender
School Focus
Religious Affiliation
ADD/ADHD Support
Summer Program

Quick Links

SCHOOL SEARCH TOOLS:
SCHOOL BY TYPE (NE):
OPEN-HOUSES & JOBS:
PUBLIC & BOARDING SCHOOLS:
PRIVATE SCHOOL DATA:

Most Popular Articles

Paying for Private School: 7 Options
Paying for Private School: 7 Options
 School Rankings by Category
School Rankings by Category
Private School Governance Structures Explained
Private School Governance Structures Explained

More Articles

Archives
COVID-19
Getting into Private School
Pre-school
Why Private School