For the 2025 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 90%.
40% of special education private schools in Nebraska are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Top Ranked Nebraska Special Education Private Schools (2025)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Phoenix Academy Day School![Phoenix Academy Day School Photo Phoenix Academy Day School Photo]()

Special Education School
1110 N 66th Street
Omaha, NE 68132
(402) 390-0556
Omaha, NE 68132
(402) 390-0556
Gr: K-8 | 101 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Special Education School
11401 S 70th St
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 420-2888
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 420-2888
Gr: 2-12 | 20 students
Heartland School
Special Education School
5731 S 108th St
Omaha, NE 68137
(402) 393-0345
Omaha, NE 68137
(402) 393-0345
Gr: 1-12 | 36 students
Madonna School
Special Education School (Catholic)
6402 N 71st St
Omaha, NE 68104
(402) 556-1883
Omaha, NE 68104
(402) 556-1883
Gr: Inquire with school | 20 students
Villa Marie School
Special Education School (Catholic)
7205 N 112th St
Waverly, NE 68462
(402) 786-3625
Waverly, NE 68462
(402) 786-3625
Gr: Inquire with school | 30 students
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 21%.
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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