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Best Nebraska Private Preschools Belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 private preschools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) serving 1,726 students in Nebraska. You can also find more schools membership associations in Nebraska.
The top ranked private preschools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) in Nebraska include Immanuel Lutheran School, St. John Lutheran School, and Messiah Lutheran School.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Nebraska private preschool average acceptance rate of 92%.
100% of private preschools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) in Nebraska are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 9

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 9

Top Ranked Private Preschools Belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) in Nebraska (2026-27)

Christ Lutheran School Photo
Christ Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 311 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 8
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
511 South 5th Street
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-5536
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Immanuel Lutheran School Photo
Immanuel Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 204 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 3
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2865 26th Avenue
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-8423
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Messiah Lutheran School Photo
Messiah Lutheran School
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
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St. John Lutheran School Photo
St. John Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 148 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 6
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
102 W Martin St
Battle Creek, NE 68715
(402) 675-3605
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Trinity Lutheran Church & School Photo
Trinity Lutheran Church & School
Gr: PK-5 | 142 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1200 N 56th St
Lincoln, NE 68504
(402) 466-1800
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Trinity Lutheran School Photo
Trinity Lutheran School
Gr: PK-6 | 181 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 13
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
208 W 13th St
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 382-5274
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Emmanuel-Faith Lutheran School Photo
Emmanuel-Faith Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 158 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 5
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
806 N Beaver Ave
York, NE 68467
(402) 362-6575
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Map of Trinity Lutheran School
Trinity Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 40 students
Sports: 2
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
705 West 6th St
Madison, NE 68748
(402) 454-2651
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Map of Zion Lutheran School
Zion Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 120 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
520 E Main Street
Pierce, NE 68767
(402) 329-4658
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) in Nebraska?
The top ranked private preschools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) in Nebraska include Immanuel Lutheran School, St. John Lutheran School, and Messiah Lutheran School.
How many private preschools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) are located in Nebraska?
9 private preschools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) are located in Nebraska.
How diverse are private preschools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) in Nebraska?
Nebraska private preschools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) are approximately 8% minority students, which is lower than the Nebraska private school average of 21%.
What percentage of private preschools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) are religiously affiliated in Nebraska?
100% of private preschools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) in Nebraska are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
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8%
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