Sarpy County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 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 are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 93%, which is higher than the Nebraska private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
53% of private schools in Sarpy County, NE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 14
  • # Students Served: 2,570
  • Average Tuition: $5,513
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 36%
  • Average Class Size: 20 students
  • % Students of Color: 31%
  • View Sarpy County, NE School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 14
  • # Students Served: 2,570
  • Average Tuition: $5,513
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 36%
  • Average Class Size: 20 students
  • % Students of Color: 31%
  • View Sarpy County, NE School Trends

Top Ranked Sarpy County Private Schools (2026-27)

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

Map of Bellevue Christian Academy
Gr: K-8 | 102 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Assembly of God
1400 Harvell Drive
Bellevue, NE 68005
(402) 898-4222
Map of Montessori Childrens Academy
Gr: PK-K | 16 students
Montessori School
14340 Harrison St
Omaha, NE 68138
(402) 502-9118

Overview

Category
This State (NE)
US
# Schools
15 Schools

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Private schools up 3 in Sarpy County, rising from 12 in 2016 to 15 in 2025.
# Students
2,570 Students
41,453 Students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Average students up 4 in Sarpy County private schools, rising from 210 in 2016 to 214 in 2025, while Nebraska and the U.S. were lower.
% Average Students of Color
31%
20%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Students of color up 17 points in Sarpy County private schools, rising from 14% in 2016 to 31% in 2025.

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
230 Teachers
3,094 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Student-teacher ratio down 2 in Sarpy County, from 13:1 in 2019 to 11:1 in 2025.
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
39%
43%
Average Class Size
20 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
13 courses
9 courses
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,513
$6,858
Average % on Financial Aid
36%
38%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
$1,538
Average Acceptance Rate
93%
91%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.63
0.53

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Diversity score up 24 points in Sarpy County private schools, rising from 0.39 in 2016 to 0.63 in 2025.
# American Indian Students
5 Students
225 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
136 Students
1,131 Students
% Asian Students
6%
3%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Asian student share up 4 points in Sarpy County private schools, rising from 2% in 2016 to 6% in 2025.
# Hispanic Students
336 Students
3,181 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
8%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic students up 8 points in Sarpy County private schools, rising from 5% in 2016 to 13% in 2025.
# Black Students
91 Students
1,769 Students
% Black Students
4%
4%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Black students steady at 4% in Sarpy County private schools in 2024-25, matching Nebraska and remaining below the U.S. at 7%.
# White Students
1,385 Students
27,356 Students
% White Students
55%
66%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

White students down 22 points in Sarpy County private schools, falling from 77% in 2016 to 55% in 2025.
# Hawaiian Students
16 Students
74 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
<1%
# Others Students
531 Students
7,738 Students
% of Others Students
21%
19%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Other-race share up 9 points in Sarpy County private schools, rising from 12% in 2016 to 21% in 2025.
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
6 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 Gross Catholic High School, Cornerstone Christian School, and St. Columbkille 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 Christian).
Which private schools in Sarpy County are often viewed compared to one another?

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