The average private school tuition in Nebraska is $8,070 per year (2025-26).
The private elementary school average tuition cost is $7,096 per year and the private high school average is $10,850 per year.
The private school with the lowest tuition cost is Emmanuel-Faith Lutheran School, with a tuition of $1,170.
Tuition Cost Range: $1,170
$3,950
Avg. Tuition Cost: $2,712
Nebraska Private Schools By Tuition Cost (2025-26)
School
Tuition Cost
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Emmanuel-Faith Lutheran School![Emmanuel-Faith Lutheran School Photo]( "Emmanuel-Faith Lutheran School Photo")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Tuition: $1,170
Grades: PK-8
806 N Beaver Ave
York, NE 68467
(402) 362-6575
York, NE 68467
(402) 362-6575
Rank: #22.
Zion Lutheran School![Zion Lutheran School Photo - Your child's academic classroom setting]( "Zion Lutheran School Photo - Your child's academic classroom setting")
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
Tuition: $1,200
Grades: PK-8
224 N Government St
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-2745
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-2745
Rank: #33.
St. Leonard School
(Catholic)
Tuition: $1,270
Grades: PK-6
206 E 6th St
Madison, NE 68748
(140) 245-4352
Madison, NE 68748
(140) 245-4352
Rank: #44.
St. Columbkille School
(Catholic)
Tuition: $1,300
Grades: PK-8
224 E 5th St
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 339-8706
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 339-8706
Rank: #55.
Papillion Montessori Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
Tuition: $1,310
Grades: NS-PK
711 Olson Drive
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 502-5800
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 502-5800
Rank: #66.
Columbus Christian School
(Christian)
Tuition: $1,450
Grades: PK-5
3418 15th St
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 562-6470
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 562-6470
Rank: #77.
St. Pauls Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
Tuition: $1,500
Grades: PK-8
108 E Highway 4
Plymouth, NE 68424
(402) 656-4465
Plymouth, NE 68424
(402) 656-4465
Rank: #88.
St. John Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Tuition: $1,530
Grades: K-8
877 N Columbia Ave
Seward, NE 68434
(402) 643-4535
Seward, NE 68434
(402) 643-4535
Rank: #99.
Christ Lutheran School![Christ Lutheran School Photo - Student and Mrs. Wasson work through a math lesson together.]( "Christ Lutheran School Photo - Student and Mrs. Wasson work through a math lesson together.")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Tuition: $1,725
Grades: PK-8
511 South 5th Street
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-5536
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-5536
Rank: #1010.
St. Paul Lutheran School![St. Paul Lutheran School Photo]( "St. Paul Lutheran School Photo")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Tuition: $1,900
Grades: PK-8
325 N Colfax St
West Point, NE 68788
(402) 372-2355
West Point, NE 68788
(402) 372-2355
Rank: #1111.
St. Cecilia Middle Sch/high School
(Catholic)
Tuition: $2,300
Grades: 6-12
521 N Kansas Ave
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 462-2105
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 462-2105
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Immanuel Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
Tuition: $2,400
Grades: PK-8
105 Elm St
Hadar, NE 68738
(402) 371-0685
Hadar, NE 68738
(402) 371-0685
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
St. John The Apostle Catholic School
(Catholic)
Tuition: $2,400
Grades: PK-8
7601 Vine St
Lincoln, NE 68505
(402) 486-1860
Lincoln, NE 68505
(402) 486-1860
Rank: #1414.
Holy Name Catholic School
(Catholic)
Tuition: $2,540
Grades: PK-8
2901 Fontenelle Blvd
Omaha, NE 68104
(402) 451-5403
Omaha, NE 68104
(402) 451-5403
Rank: #1515.
Tuition: $2,656
Grades: PK-8
3405 S 119th St
Omaha, NE 68144
(402) 333-8663
Omaha, NE 68144
(402) 333-8663
Rank: #1616.
St. Patrick School
(Catholic)
Tuition: $2,680
Grades: PK-8
401 E F St
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-4546
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-4546
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Omaha Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
Tuition: $2,700
Grades: K-12
3343 Pedersen Dr
Omaha, NE 68144
(402) 333-8689
Omaha, NE 68144
(402) 333-8689
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
St. Cecilia Cathedral School![St. Cecilia Cathedral School Photo - Field Trip to the zoo.]( "St. Cecilia Cathedral School Photo - Field Trip to the zoo.")
(Catholic)
Tuition: $2,700
Grades: PK-8
3869 Webster Street
Omaha, NE 68131
(402) 556-6655
Omaha, NE 68131
(402) 556-6655
Rank: #1919.
Tuition: $2,800
Grades: PK-8
102 W Martin St
Battle Creek, NE 68715
(402) 675-3605
Battle Creek, NE 68715
(402) 675-3605
Rank: #2020.
St. Michael School
(Catholic)
Tuition: $2,850
Grades: PK-8
1315 1st Ave
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-1526
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-1526
Rank: #2121.
Christ The King School![Christ The King School Photo]( "Christ The King School Photo")
(Catholic)
Tuition: $3,020
Grades: PK-8
831 S 88th St
Omaha, NE 68114
(402) 391-0977
Omaha, NE 68114
(402) 391-0977
Rank: #2222.
New Hope Christian School
(Christian)
Tuition: $3,200
Grades: K-7
610 S High St
Cairo, NE 68824
(308) 485-4169
Cairo, NE 68824
(308) 485-4169
Rank: #2323.
Tuition: $3,225
Grades: PK-8
3840 S 19th St
Lincoln, NE 68502
(402) 904-7340
Lincoln, NE 68502
(402) 904-7340
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
All Saints Catholic School
(Catholic)
Tuition: $3,350
Grades: PK-6
1206 Logan St
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-4590
Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 995-4590
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
St. Michael Catholic School
(Catholic)
Tuition: $3,350
Grades: PK-8
9101 S 78th St
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 488-1313
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 488-1313
Rank: #2626.
Tuition: $3,400
Grades: PK-8
1010 Georgia Ave
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-1233
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-1233
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Tuition: $3,800
Grades: PK-8
6905 Blondo Street
Omaha, NE 68104
(402) 551-6667
Omaha, NE 68104
(402) 551-6667
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Tuition: $3,800
Grades: PK-8
16701 S Street
Omaha, NE 68135
(402) 896-0754
Omaha, NE 68135
(402) 896-0754
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Trinity Lutheran Elementary School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Tuition: $3,800
Grades: PK-8
1546 N Luther Rd
Fremont, NE 68025
(402) 721-5959
Fremont, NE 68025
(402) 721-5959
Rank: #3030.
Our Redeemer Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Tuition: $3,850
Grades: PK-8
1400 East E Street
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 532-6421
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 532-6421
Rank: #3131.
St. St.anislaus School
(Catholic)
Tuition: $3,932
Grades: NS-8
4501 S 41st St
Omaha, NE 68107
(402) 731-0484
Omaha, NE 68107
(402) 731-0484
Rank: #32 - 3532. - 35.
Tuition: $3,950
Grades: PK-6
1719 6th Street
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-4767
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-4767
Rank: #32 - 3532. - 35.
St. Bonaventure Elementary School
(Catholic)
Tuition: $3,950
Grades: K-6
1604 15th St
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-7153
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-7153
Rank: #32 - 3532. - 35.
St. Isidore Elementary School
(Catholic)
Tuition: $3,950
Grades: PK-6
3821 20th St
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-2604
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-2604
Rank: #32 - 3532. - 35.
Tuition: $3,950
Grades: 7-12
1554 18th Ave
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-7165
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-7165
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Nebraska average private schools tuition?
The Nebraska average private schools tuition is $8,070 for 2025-26.
What are the private schools with the lowest tuition cost in Nebraska?
The top ranked private schools in Nebraska include Emmanuel-Faith Lutheran School, Zion Lutheran School and St. Leonard School.
What is private high school and private elementary school with lowest tuition cost in Nebraska?
The private high school with lowest tuition cost in Nebraska is St. Cecilia Middle Sch/high School, with a tuition of $2300. The private elementary school with lowest tuition cost is Emmanuel-Faith Lutheran School, with a tuition of $1170.
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