For the 2025 school year, there are 15 private schools serving 2,629 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 Gross Catholic High School, Cornerstone Christian School, and St. Columbkille School.
The average acceptance rate is 93%, which is higher than the Nebraska private school average acceptance rate of 90%.
Top Ranked Sarpy County Private Schools (2025)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Cornerstone Christian School
(Christian)
1001 Ft Crook Road N Ste 200
Bellevue, NE 68005
(402) 292-1030
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![Gross Catholic High School Photo - Daniel J. Gross Catholic High School]( "Gross Catholic High School Photo - Daniel J. Gross Catholic High School")
(Catholic)
7700 South 43rd Street
Bellevue, NE 68147
(402) 734-2000
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
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 339-8706
Gr: PK-8 | 582 students Avg. class size: 28 students Tuition listed
Bellevue KinderCare![Bellevue KinderCare Photo - Bellevue KinderCare]( "Bellevue KinderCare Photo - Bellevue KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
2007 Smith Rd.
Bellevue, NE 68005
(402) 293-1550
Bellevue, NE 68005
(402) 293-1550
Gr: NS-PK Avg. class size: 15 students
Papillion KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
620 W Gold Coast Rd
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 932-1759
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 932-1759
Gr: NS-PK
Papillion Montessori Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
711 Olson Drive
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 502-5800
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 502-5800
Gr: NS-PK | 132 students Sports: 1
Pilgrim Lutheran Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2311 Fairview Rd
Bellevue, NE 68123
(402) 293-2813
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
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 517-1153
Gr: NS-K | 62 students
St. Mary Catholic School
(Catholic)
903 W Mission Ave
Bellevue, NE 68005
(402) 291-1694
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
Bellevue, NE 68123
(402) 291-2030
Gr: PK-8 | 194 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4116 S 26th St
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 346-8977
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 346-8977
Gr: PK-12 | 59 students
Twin Cities Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
11825 S 36th St
Bellevue, NE 68123
(402) 292-4600
Bellevue, NE 68123
(402) 292-4600
Gr: 1-12 | 16 students
Sarpy County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bellevue Christian Academy (Closed 2023)
(Assembly of God)
1400 Harvell Drive
Bellevue, NE 68005
(402) 898-4222
Bellevue, NE 68005
(402) 898-4222
Gr: K-8 | 102 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Montessori Childrens Academy (Closed 2024)
Montessori School
14340 Harrison St
Omaha, NE 68138
(402) 502-9118
Omaha, NE 68138
(402) 502-9118
Gr: PK-K | 16 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Sarpy County, NE?
The top ranked private schools in Sarpy County, NE include Gross Catholic High School, Cornerstone Christian School, and St. Columbkille School.
How many private schools are located in Sarpy County?
15 private schools are located in Sarpy County.
How diverse are private schools in Sarpy County?
Sarpy County private schools are approximately 32% minority students, which is higher than the Nebraska private school average of 21%.
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?
Which private schools in Sarpy County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Sarpy County include: Twin Cities Baptist Academy vs. Cornerstone Christian School, St. Mary Catholic School vs. St. Matthew School, Gross Catholic High School vs. Cornerstone Christian School
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