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Best Nebraska Private Elementary Schools Belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 71 private elementary schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) serving 19,146 students in Nebraska. You can also find more schools membership associations in Nebraska.
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Nebraska include Lourdes Central Catholic School, St. Patrick Junior Senior High School, and Duchesne Academy Of The Sacred Heart.
The average tuition cost is $6,222, which is higher than the Nebraska private elementary school average tuition cost of $6,091.
99% of private elementary schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Nebraska are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 71

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 71

Top Ranked Private Elementary Schools Belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Nebraska (2026-27)

Map of Aquinas Middle High School
Aquinas Middle High School
Gr: PK-12 | 486 students
Catholic
3420 MN Rd.
David City, NE 68632
(402) 367-3175
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Map of Bergan Catholic Middle School/High School
Bergan Catholic Middle School/High School
Gr: 7-12 | 203 students
Avg. class size: 31 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
545 E 4th St
Fremont, NE 68025
(402) 721-9683
(3)
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Map of Cathedral Of The Risen Christ School
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
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Map of Catholic High School Of Kearney
Catholic High School Of Kearney
Gr: 6-12 | 369 students
Catholic
110 E 35th St
Kearney, NE 68847
(308) 234-2610
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Christ The King School Photo
Christ The King School
Gr: PK-8 | 308 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
831 S 88th St
Omaha, NE 68114
(402) 391-0977
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Map of Duchesne Academy Of The Sacred Heart
Duchesne Academy Of The Sacred Heart
Gr: PK-12 | 410 students
All-girls (Catholic)
3601 Burt St
Omaha, NE 68131
(402) 558-3800
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Map of Guardian Angels Central Catholic High School
Guardian Angels Central Catholic High School
Gr: 7-12 | 147 students
Catholic
419 E Decatur St
West Point, NE 68788
(402) 372-5326
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Map of Lourdes Central Catholic School
Lourdes Central Catholic School
Gr: PK-12 | 330 students
Catholic
412 2nd Ave
Nebraska City, NE 68410
(402) 873-6154
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Mary Our Queen School Photo
Mary Our Queen School
Gr: PK-8 | 589 students
Sports: 5
Catholic
3405 S 119th St
Omaha, NE 68144
(402) 333-8663
(2)
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Map of North American Martyrs School
North American Martyrs School
Gr: PK-8 | 474 students
Catholic
1101 Isaac Dr
Lincoln, NE 68521
(402) 476-7373
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St. Cecilia Cathedral School Photo
St. Cecilia Cathedral School
Gr: PK-8 | 345 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 16
Catholic
3869 Webster Street
Omaha, NE 68131
(402) 556-6655
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Map of St. Columbkille School
St. Columbkille School
Gr: PK-8 | 582 students
Avg. class size: 28 students
Catholic
224 E 5th St
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 339-8706
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Map of St. James Elementary School
St. James Elementary School
Gr: PK-6 | 109 students
Catholic
525 E 14th St
Crete, NE 68333
(402) 826-2318
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Map of St. James Seton School
St. James Seton School
Gr: PK-8 | 531 students
Catholic
4720 N 90th St
Omaha, NE 68134
(402) 659-3645
(1)
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Map of St. Joseph School
St. Joseph School
Gr: PK-8 | 464 students
Catholic
1940 S 77th St
Lincoln, NE 68506
(402) 489-0341
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Map of St. Margaret Mary School
St. Margaret Mary School
Gr: K-8 | 514 students
Catholic
123 N 61st St
Omaha, NE 68132
(402) 551-6663
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Map of St. Michael Catholic School
St. Michael Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 315 students
Catholic
9101 S 78th St
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 488-1313
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Map of St. Michael's Elementary School
St. Michael's Elementary School
Gr: PK-5 | 286 students
Catholic
721 Creighton Ave
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 462-6310
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Map of St. Patrick High School
St. Patrick High School
Gr: 7-12 | 170 students
Catholic
500 S Silber Ave
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 532-1874
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Map of St. Patrick Junior Senior High School
St. Patrick Junior Senior High School
Gr: 1-12 | 299 students
Catholic
500 South Silber Ave
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 660-1008
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Nebraska?
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Nebraska include Lourdes Central Catholic School, St. Patrick Junior Senior High School, and Duchesne Academy Of The Sacred Heart.
How many private elementary schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are located in Nebraska?
71 private elementary schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are located in Nebraska.
How much do private elementary schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) cost in Nebraska?
The average tuition cost is $6,222, which is higher than the Nebraska private school average tuition cost of $6,091.
How diverse are private elementary schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Nebraska?
Nebraska private elementary schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are approximately 21% minority students, which is higher than the Nebraska private school average of 20%.
What percentage of private elementary schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are religiously affiliated in Nebraska?
99% of private elementary schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Nebraska are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
71
Private Schools
19,146
Students
$6,222
Avg. Tuition
21%
Students of Color
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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