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South Central Omaha Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 1,644 students in the neighborhood of South Central Omaha, Omaha, NE.
The top ranked private schools in South Central Omaha include Mercy High School, St. Thomas More School, and Bergan Mercy Childcare Center.
The average acceptance rate is 94%, which is higher than the Nebraska private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
78% of private schools in South Central Omaha are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked South Central Omaha Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Bergan Mercy Childcare Center
Bergan Mercy Childcare Center
Gr: PK-K | 65 students
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
1919 S 74th Street
Omaha, NE 68124
(402) 398-6779
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Map of Holy Cross School
Holy Cross School
Gr: PK-8 | 328 students
Catholic
1502 S 48th St
Omaha, NE 68106
(402) 551-3773
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Map of Mercy High School
Mercy High School
Gr: 9-12 | 317 students
Sports: 9
All-girls (Catholic)
1501 S 48th St
Omaha, NE 68106
(402) 553-9424
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Map of St. Thomas More School
St. Thomas More School
Gr: PK-8 | 485 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Catholic
3515 S 48th Ave
Omaha, NE 68106
(402) 951-9504
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Map of Good Shepherd Lutheran School
Good Shepherd Lutheran School
Gr: K-8 | 54 students
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
5071 Center St
Omaha, NE 68106
(402) 553-6760
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Map of Heartland School
Heartland School
Gr: 1-12 | 36 students
Special Education School
5731 S 108th St
Omaha, NE 68137
(402) 393-0345
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Map of Mt. Calvary Lutheran School
Mt. Calvary Lutheran School
Gr: NS-8 | 59 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
5529 Leavenworth St
Omaha, NE 68106
(702) 551-7020
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Map of Omaha 2000 Early Childhood Center
Omaha 2000 Early Childhood Center
Gr: PK-K | 134 students
Daycare / Preschool
6908 Mercy Road
Omaha, NE 68106
(402) 390-2028
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Map of St. Joan Of Arc School
St. Joan Of Arc School
Gr: K-8 | 166 students
Catholic
7430 Hascall St
Omaha, NE 68124
(402) 343-2314
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in the neighborhood of South Central Omaha, Omaha, NE?
The top ranked private schools in the neighborhood of South Central Omaha, Omaha, NE include Mercy High School, St. Thomas More School, and Bergan Mercy Childcare Center.
How many private schools are located in theighborhood of South Central Omaha, Omaha?
9 private schools are located in theighborhood of South Central Omaha, Omaha.
How diverse are private schools in theighborhood of South Central Omaha, Omaha?
theighborhood of South Central Omaha, Omaha private schools are approximately 37% minority students, which is higher than the Nebraska private school average of 20%.
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in theighborhood of South Central Omaha, Omaha?
78% of private schools in theighborhood of South Central Omaha, Omaha are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

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