Best Lancaster County Private Preschools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 28 private preschools serving 4,781 students in Lancaster County, NE.
The average acceptance rate is 81%, which is lower than the Nebraska private preschool average acceptance rate of 92%.
57% of private preschools in Lancaster County, NE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 28
  • # Students Served: 4,781
  • Average Tuition: $6,911
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 28%
  • Acceptance Rate: 81%
  • Average Class Size: 21 students
  • % Students of Color: 17%
  • View Lancaster County, NE School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 28
  • # Students Served: 4,781
  • Average Tuition: $6,911
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 28%
  • Acceptance Rate: 81%
  • Average Class Size: 21 students
  • % Students of Color: 17%
  • View Lancaster County, NE School Trends

Top Ranked Lancaster County Private Preschools (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
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)
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
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 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 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
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Lancaster County Private Preschools (Closed)

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
28 Schools
# Students
4,781 Students
28,798 Students
% Average Students of Color
17%
21%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
337 Teachers
2,022 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
35%
38%
Average Class Size
21 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
9 courses
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,911
$5,883
Average % on Financial Aid
28%
33%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,000
$1,716
Average Acceptance Rate
81%
92%
Average Endowment Size
$1 million
$ million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.57
# American Indian Students
2 Students
83 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
217 Students
684 Students
% Asian Students
5%
3%
# Hispanic Students
330 Students
2,214 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
8%
# Black Students
91 Students
1,205 Students
% Black Students
2%
4%
# White Students
3,044 Students
17,568 Students
% White Students
65%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
46 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
1,004 Students
6,917 Students
% of Others Students
21%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Lancaster County, NE?
The top ranked private preschools in Lancaster County, NE include Prairie Hill Learning Center, Messiah Lutheran School, and Connely International Academy.
How many private preschools are located in Lancaster County?
28 private preschools are located in Lancaster County.
How diverse are private preschools in Lancaster County?
Lancaster County private preschools are approximately 17% minority students, which is lower than the Nebraska private school average of 21%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Lancaster County?
57% of private preschools in Lancaster County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private preschools in Lancaster County are often viewed compared to one another?

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