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Lincoln Private High Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private high schools serving 2,733 students in Lincoln, 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 Lincoln, NE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 8
  • # Students Served: 2,733
  • Average Tuition: $7,110
  • Acceptance Rate: 76%
  • Average Class Size: 20 students
  • % Students of Color: 17%
  • View Lincoln, NE School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 8
  • # Students Served: 2,733
  • Average Tuition: $7,110
  • Acceptance Rate: 76%
  • Average Class Size: 20 students
  • % Students of Color: 17%
  • View Lincoln, NE School Trends

Top Ranked Lincoln Private High Schools (2026-27)

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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
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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)
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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)
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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
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Acton Academy Lincoln
Gr: PK-12 | 124 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Montessori School
8400 Cody Drive
Lincoln, NE 68512
(402) 858-5151
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Berniklau Education Solutions Team
Gr: 2-12 | 20 students
Special Education School
11401 S 70th St
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 420-2888
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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
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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)
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Lincoln, Nebraska Private Schools (Closed)

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

8
Private Schools
2,733
Students
$7,110
Avg. Tuition
20
Avg. Class Size
17%
Students of Color
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Lincoln)
This State (NE)
# Schools
8 Schools
57 Schools
# Students
2,733 Students
14,731 Students
% Students of Color
17%
17%
0.43
0.40
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# 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
Academics
# 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 & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,110
$10,346
Average % on Financial Aid
24%
%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,000
$0
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
76%
89%
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 Lincoln, NE?
The top ranked private high schools in Lincoln, NE include Pius X High School, Lincoln Lutheran Middle/High School, and Connely International Academy.
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 17% minority students, which is same as the Nebraska private school average of 17%.
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 Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private high schools in Lincoln are often viewed compared to one another?

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