For the 2026 school year, there are 13 nonsectarian private elementary schools in Nebraska. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in Nebraska.
The top-ranked nonsectarian private elementary schools in Nebraska include Montessori Educational Centers, Inc., Phoenix Academy Day School, and Prairie Hill Learning Center.
Top-Ranked Nonsectarian Private Elementary Schools in Nebraska (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
400 N Happy Hollow Blvd
Omaha, NE 68132
(402) 556-3772
Omaha, NE 68132
(402) 556-3772
Gr: NS-12 | 488 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Montessori Educational Centers, Inc.![Montessori Educational Centers, Inc. Photo - Montessori Toddler Village Serving children ages 18 months to 3 years]( "Montessori Educational Centers, Inc. Photo - Montessori Toddler Village Serving children ages 18 months to 3 years")
Montessori School
12344 Pacific Street
Omaha, NE 68154
(402) 393-1311
Omaha, NE 68154
(402) 393-1311
Gr: PK-6 | 350 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Phoenix Academy Day School![Phoenix Academy Day School Photo]( "Phoenix Academy Day School Photo")
Special Education School
1110 N 66th Street
Omaha, NE 68132
(402) 390-0556
Omaha, NE 68132
(402) 390-0556
Gr: K-8 | 101 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Prairie Hill Learning Center![Prairie Hill Learning Center Photo - Prairie Hill is a nature-based Montessori school serving children 18 months to 8th grade on a beautiful 12-acre campus near Lincoln, Nebraska for over 40 years.]( "Prairie Hill Learning Center Photo - Prairie Hill is a nature-based Montessori school serving children 18 months to 8th grade on a beautiful 12-acre campus near Lincoln, Nebraska for over 40 years.")
Montessori School
17705 S 12th St
Roca, NE 68430
(402) 438-6668
Roca, NE 68430
(402) 438-6668
Gr: NS-8 | 83 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Special Education School
11401 S 70th St
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 420-2888
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 420-2888
Gr: 2-12 | 20 students
Blair Kids Academy
Alternative School
2232 Washington St
Blair, NE 68008
(402) 427-2723
Blair, NE 68008
(402) 427-2723
Gr: K-5 | 102 students
Heartland School
Special Education School
5731 S 108th St
Omaha, NE 68137
(402) 393-0345
Omaha, NE 68137
(402) 393-0345
Gr: 1-12 | 36 students
6860 North 166th Avenue
Omaha, NE 68116
(402) 884-2242
Omaha, NE 68116
(402) 884-2242
Gr: NS-5 | 280 students Avg. class size: 18 students
7302 Burt St
Omaha, NE 68114
(402) 551-1440
Omaha, NE 68114
(402) 551-1440
Gr: PK-6 | 137 students
3713 North 52nd St.
Omaha, NE 68104
(402) 345-2002
Omaha, NE 68104
(402) 345-2002
Gr: PK-6 | 75 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
6316 N 30th St
Omaha, NE 68111
(402) 991-1444
Omaha, NE 68111
(402) 991-1444
Gr: PK-5 | 286 students Avg. class size: 11 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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