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.

Best Lincoln Private High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 8 private high schools serving 2,697 students in Lincoln, NE.
The top ranked private high schools in Lincoln, NE include Acton Academy Lincoln, Connely International Academy, and Pius X High School.
The average acceptance rate is 76%, which is lower than the Nebraska private high school average acceptance rate of 88%.
75% of private high schools in Lincoln, NE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top Ranked Lincoln Private High Schools (2025)

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 | 91 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: 7 students Sports: 2 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 Lincoln, Nebraska

Lincoln, Nebraska Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
540 N 31st St
Lincoln, NE 68503
(402) 476-1783
Gr: PK-8 | 157 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Lincoln, NE?
The top ranked private high schools in Lincoln, NE include Acton Academy Lincoln, Connely International Academy, and Pius X High School.
How many private high schools are located in Lincoln?
8 private high schools are located in Lincoln.
How diverse are private high schools in Lincoln?
Lincoln private high schools are approximately 18% minority students, which is same as the Nebraska private school average of 18%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Lincoln?
75% of private high schools in Lincoln are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private high schools in Lincoln are often viewed compared to one another?

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