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Best Sarpy County Private Preschools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 private preschools serving 1,636 students in Sarpy County, NE.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is lower than the Nebraska private preschool average acceptance rate of 92%.
44% of private preschools in Sarpy County, NE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 9
  • # Students Served: 1,636
  • Average Tuition: $8,550
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 23%
  • Average Class Size: 20 students
  • % Students of Color: 37%
  • View Sarpy County, NE School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 9
  • # Students Served: 1,636
  • Average Tuition: $8,550
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 23%
  • Average Class Size: 20 students
  • % Students of Color: 37%
  • View Sarpy County, NE School Trends

Top Ranked Sarpy County Private Preschools (2026-27)

Map of Cornerstone Christian School
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
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Map of St. Columbkille School
St. Columbkille School
Gr: PK-8 | 582 students
Avg. class size: 28 students
Catholic
224 E 5th St
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 339-8706
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Bellevue KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Avg. class size: 15 students
Daycare / Preschool
2007 Smith Rd.
Bellevue, NE 68005
(402) 293-1550
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LaVista KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
8623 Brentwood Dr.
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 339-6690
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Map of Papillion KinderCare
Papillion KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
620 W Gold Coast Rd
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 932-1759
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Map of Papillion Montessori Preschool
Papillion Montessori Preschool
Gr: NS-PK | 132 students
Sports: 1
Daycare / Preschool
711 Olson Drive
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 502-5800
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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
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Map of St. Mary Catholic School
St. Mary Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 200 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
903 W Mission Ave
Bellevue, NE 68005
(402) 291-1694
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Map of St. Matthew School
St. Matthew School
Gr: PK-8 | 194 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Catholic
12210 S 36th Street
Bellevue, NE 68123
(402) 291-2030
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Sarpy County Private Preschools (Closed)

Map of Bellevue Christian Academy
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
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Map of Montessori Childrens Academy
Montessori Childrens Academy
Gr: PK-K | 16 students
Montessori School
14340 Harrison St
Omaha, NE 68138
(402) 502-9118
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Overview

Category
This State (NE)
US
# Schools
9 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Preschools

YearSarpy County Total Schools
20259
20249
20238
20227
20217
20207
20195
20184
20175
20164
20155
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# Students
1,636 Students
28,846 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Preschool

YearSarpy County AverageNebraska (NE) AverageNational Average
2025273200191
2024205195187
2023163198185
2022158204188
2021158199184
2020157192179
2019202200182
2018115197181
2017121191183
2016156188181
2015121184173
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% Average Students of Color
37%
21%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearSarpy County AverageNebraska (NE) AverageNational Average
202537%21%32%
202446%21%32%
202328%18%32%
202222%16%31%
202122%16%32%
202021%17%31%
201921%15%31%
201828%15%30%
201724%17%31%
201624%17%31%
201524%17%31%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
138 Teachers
2,020 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearSarpy County AverageNebraska (NE) AverageNational Average
202512:114:112:1
202414:114:112:1
202312:115:112:1
202211:115:112:1
202111:115:112:1
202010:115:112:1
201917:116:112:1
201814:115:112:1
201712:115:112:1
201612:115:112:1
201512:115:113:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
27%
38%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearSarpy County AverageNebraska (NE) AverageNational Average
202527%37%51%
202423%38%51%
202323%41%51%
202223%39%51%
202123%40%50%
202023%39%50%
201930%37%50%
201830%36%50%
201730%32%49%
201630%30%49%
201530%29%48%
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Average Class Size
20 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearSarpy County AverageNebraska (NE) AverageNational Average
2025201716
2024231716
2023181616
2022131616
2021131616
2020131716
2019211716
2018131716
2017131716
2016131616
2015131716
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Average Number of AP Courses
5 courses
9 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearSarpy County AverageNebraska (NE) AverageNational Average
202551011
20232910
20222810
20212810
20202810
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Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
26

ACT Score Trends (2020-2025)

YearSarpy County AverageNebraska (NE) AverageNational Average
2025262626
2023262626
2022262626
2021262626
2020262626
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,550
$6,918

Tuition Cost Trends (2019-2025)

YearSarpy County AverageNebraska (NE) AverageNational Average
2025$8,540$7,411$12,988
2024$1,300$4,059$10,159
2023$4,650$4,158$9,500
2022$4,650$3,280$8,989
2021$4,650$3,089$8,661
2020$4,650$2,955$8,383
2019$1,300$2,747$8,266
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Average % on Financial Aid
23%
33%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearSarpy County AverageNebraska (NE) AverageNational Average
202523%34%31%
202425%35%30%
202330%33%30%
202230%27%29%
202130%27%29%
202030%26%29%
201925%26%28%
201840%27%27%
201740%23%26%
201640%24%25%
201540%22%24%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
$1,716
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
92%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearSarpy County AverageNebraska (NE) AverageNational Average
202590%92%83%
202490%95%88%
202390%94%88%
202290%96%88%
202190%96%88%
202090%97%88%
201990%97%88%
201890%97%88%
201790%96%88%
201690%96%88%
201590%96%88%
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Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$101.56 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.69
0.57

Diversity Score Trends

YearSarpy County AverageNebraska (NE) AverageNational Average
20250.690.570.65
20240.730.570.65
20230.610.530.65
20220.590.510.64
20210.590.520.64
20200.590.520.64
20190.550.500.64
20180.650.500.64
20170.590.490.62
20160.510.490.62
20150.590.480.62
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# American Indian Students
5 Students
83 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
115 Students
684 Students
% Asian Students
7%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearSarpy County AverageNebraska (NE) AverageNational Average
20257%3%4%
20248%2%5%
20233%3%5%
20222%2%5%
20212%3%5%
20202%3%4%
20193%2%5%
20184%3%5%
20174%2%3%
20164%2%3%
20154%2%3%
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# Hispanic Students
239 Students
2,214 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
8%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearSarpy County AverageNebraska (NE) AverageNational Average
202515%8%8%
202419%8%8%
20236%7%8%
20224%6%8%
20214%6%7%
20204%6%7%
20197%5%7%
20185%5%7%
20176%5%6%
20166%5%7%
20156%5%6%
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# Black Students
60 Students
1,205 Students
% Black Students
4%
4%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearSarpy County AverageNebraska (NE) AverageNational Average
20254%4%6%
20244%4%6%
20235%3%6%
20224%3%6%
20214%3%7%
20204%3%7%
20194%3%6%
20187%3%6%
20179%3%6%
201611%3%6%
20159%3%6%
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# White Students
750 Students
17,568 Students
% White Students
46%
61%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearSarpy County AverageNebraska (NE) AverageNational Average
202546%61%48%
202432%61%48%
202351%64%48%
202253%66%50%
202153%65%50%
202053%65%51%
201963%67%52%
201846%67%52%
201760%68%54%
201669%68%54%
201560%69%54%
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# Hawaiian Students
16 Students
46 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
451 Students
6,933 Students
% of Others Students
27%
24%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearSarpy County AverageNebraska (NE) AverageNational Average
202527%24%34%
202436%25%33%
202335%23%33%
202236%23%31%
202136%23%31%
202036%23%31%
201922%23%30%
201837%22%30%
201720%22%30%
20169%22%29%
201520%21%29%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
5 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Sarpy County, NE?
The top ranked private preschools in Sarpy County, NE include Cornerstone Christian School and St. Columbkille School.
How many private preschools are located in Sarpy County?
9 private preschools are located in Sarpy County.
How diverse are private preschools in Sarpy County?
Sarpy County private preschools are approximately 37% minority students, which is higher than the Nebraska private school average of 21%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Sarpy County?
44% of private preschools in Sarpy County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private preschools in Sarpy County are often viewed compared to one another?

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