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Best Nebraska Special Education Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 special education private schools serving 207 students in Nebraska.
The top ranked special education private school in Nebraska is Phoenix Academy Day School.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is lower than the Nebraska private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
40% of special education private schools in Nebraska are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 5
  • # Students Served: 207

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 5
  • # Students Served: 207

Top Ranked Nebraska Special Education Private Schools (2026)

Phoenix Academy Day School Photo
Phoenix Academy Day School
Gr: K-8 | 101 students
Special Education School
1110 N 66th Street
Omaha, NE 68132
(402) 390-0556
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Map of Berniklau Education Solutions Team
Berniklau Education Solutions Team
Gr: 2-12 | 20 students
Special Education School
11401 S 70th St
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 420-2888
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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 Madonna School
Madonna School
Gr: Inquire with school | 20 students
Special Education School (Catholic)
6402 N 71st St
Omaha, NE 68104
(402) 556-1883
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Map of Villa Marie School
Villa Marie School
Gr: Inquire with school | 30 students
Special Education School (Catholic)
7205 N 112th St
Waverly, NE 68462
(402) 786-3625
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5
Private Schools
207
Students
39%
Students of Color
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked special education private schools in Nebraska?
The top ranked special education private schools in Nebraska is Phoenix Academy Day School.
How many special education private schools are located in Nebraska?
5 special education private schools are located in Nebraska.
How diverse are special education private schools in Nebraska?
Nebraska special education private schools are approximately 39% minority students, which is higher than the Nebraska private school average of 20%.
What percentage of special education private schools are religiously affiliated in Nebraska?
40% of special education private schools in Nebraska are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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