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Best Sarpy County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 private schools serving 2,570 students in Sarpy County, NE (there are 74 public schools, serving 34,437 public students). 7% of all K-12 students in Sarpy County, NE are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
The top-ranked private schools in Sarpy County, NE include Cornerstone Christian School, St. Columbkille School, and Gross Catholic High School.
The average acceptance rate is 93%, which is higher than the Nebraska private school average acceptance rate of 90%.
53% of private schools in Sarpy County, NE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Top-Ranked Sarpy County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Cornerstone Christian School
(Christian)
1001 Ft Crook Road N Ste 200
Bellevue, NE 68005
(402) 292-1030
Gr: PK-12 | 466 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Gross Catholic High School
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(Catholic)
7700 South 43rd Street
Bellevue, NE 68147
(402) 734-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 429 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Columbkille School
(Catholic)
224 E 5th St
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 339-8706
Gr: PK-8 | 582 students Avg. class size: 28 students Tuition listed
Bellevue KinderCare
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Daycare / Preschool
2007 Smith Rd.
Bellevue, NE 68005
(402) 293-1550
Gr: NS-PK Avg. class size: 15 students
Central
510 W 22nd Avenue
Bellevue, NE 68005
(402) 293-4685
Gr: K-6 | 70 students
LaVista KinderCare
LaVista KinderCare Photo - Toddlers hard at work
Daycare / Preschool
8623 Brentwood Dr.
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 339-6690
Gr: NS-PK
Papillion KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
620 W Gold Coast Rd
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 932-1759
Gr: NS-PK
Papillion Montessori Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
711 Olson Drive
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 502-5800
Gr: NS-PK | 132 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
Pilgrim Lutheran Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2311 Fairview Rd
Bellevue, NE 68123
(402) 293-2813
Gr: K-1 | 62 students
Primrose School Of La Vista-private Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
8202 S 97th St
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 517-1153
Gr: NS-K | 62 students
St. Bernadette School
(Catholic)
7600 S 42nd St
Bellevue, NE 68147
(402) 731-3033
Gr: K-9 | 288 students
St. Mary Catholic School
(Catholic)
903 W Mission Ave
Bellevue, NE 68005
(402) 291-1694
Gr: PK-8 | 200 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
St. Matthew School
(Catholic)
12210 S 36th Street
Bellevue, NE 68123
(402) 291-2030
Gr: PK-8 | 194 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Twin Cities Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
11825 S 36th St
Bellevue, NE 68123
(402) 292-4600
Gr: 1-12 | 16 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Sarpy County, Nebraska

Sarpy County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1400 Harvell Drive
Bellevue, NE 68005
(402) 898-4222
Gr: K-8 | 102 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
14340 Harrison St
Omaha, NE 68138
(402) 502-9118
Gr: PK-K | 16 students

Overview

This County (Sarpy County)
This State (NE)
# Schools
15 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,570 Students
41,460 Students
% Average Students of Color
31%
20%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
230 Teachers
3,082 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
39%
42%
Average Class Size
19 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
13 courses
10 courses
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,402
$8,078
Average % on Financial Aid
36%
39%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
$1,459
Average Acceptance Rate
93%
90%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$91.25 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.63
0.53
# American Indian Students
5 Students
225 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
136 Students
1,131 Students
% Asian Students
6%
3%
# Hispanic Students
336 Students
3,181 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
8%
# Black Students
91 Students
1,769 Students
% Black Students
4%
4%
# White Students
1,385 Students
27,356 Students
% White Students
55%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
16 Students
74 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
531 Students
7,724 Students
% of Others Students
21%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Sarpy County, NE?
The top-ranked private schools in Sarpy County, NE include Cornerstone Christian School, St. Columbkille School, and Gross Catholic High School.
How many private schools are located in Sarpy County?
14 private schools are located in Sarpy County.
How diverse are private schools in Sarpy County?
Sarpy County private schools are approximately 31% minority students, which is higher than the Nebraska private school average of 20%.
What percentage of students in Sarpy County go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Sarpy County are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Sarpy County?
53% of private schools in Sarpy County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private schools in Sarpy County are often viewed compared to one another?

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