For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 1,376 students in 68516, NE (there are 9 public schools, serving 5,003 public students). 22% of all K-12 students in 68516, NE are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
The top-ranked private schools in 68516, NE include St. Michael Catholic School, St. Peter Catholic School, and Lincoln Christian Elem/jr-sr.
Top-Ranked 68516 Nebraska Private Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
5801 S 84th Street
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 488-8888
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 488-8888
Gr: PK-12 | 671 students Avg. class size: 48 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
St. Michael Catholic School
(Catholic)
9101 S 78th St
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 488-1313
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
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 421-6299
Gr: PK-8 | 370 students
Berniklau Education Solutions Team
Special Education School
11401 S 70th St
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 420-2888
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 420-2888
Gr: 2-12 | 20 students
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Daycare / Preschool
6700 S. 32nd St.
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 423-1188
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 423-1188
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
Yankee Woods KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
8025 Yankee Woods Dr
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 420-5440
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 420-5440
Gr: NS-PK
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in 68516, NE?
The top-ranked private schools in 68516, NE include St. Michael Catholic School, St. Peter Catholic School, and Lincoln Christian Elem/jr-sr.
How many private schools are located in 68516?
6 private schools are located in 68516.
How diverse are private schools in 68516?
68516 private schools are approximately 10% minority students, which is lower than the Nebraska private school average of 20%.
What percentage of students in 68516 go to private school?
22% of all K-12 students in 68516 are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
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