Connely International Academy (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked NE School
School Type: Special Program Emphasis / Hybrid (Online & In-person)
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-12
Enrollment: 37 students
Yearly Tuition: $8,400
Acceptance rate: 70%
Average class size: 8 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

Connely International Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Nebraska for:

School Facts

School Type

School with Special Program Emphasis

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Connely International Academy
Pre-K	5
Kind	5
1	5
2	5
3	5
4	4
5	4
6	1
7	1
8	1
9	1

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Offers Post-Graduate Year

Yes

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Dual Language Immersion Program

Yes

Secondary Immersion Language

Other

Year Founded

1990

Summer School Offered

Yes

Campus Size

25 acres

State Accredited Program

Yes

Accreditation Notes

Processing: International Christian School Processing: State Accreditation Processing: Military School

Personalized Content

Yes

Live Instruction

Yes

Rolling Enrollment

Yes

Flexible Class Schedule

Yes

Accelerated Offerings

Yes

Classes for Credit/Part Time Options

Yes

Dedicated College Counselor

Yes

Tutoring/Mentoring

Yes

Community Clubs/Activities Offered

Yes

School Motto

With great knowledge comes great responsibility.

Student Body

Total Students

37 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 20%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

6 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

16%

Average Class Size

8 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

No piercings, tattoos, unkempt hair styles, revealing clothing

Number of AP Courses

20 courses

Advanced Courses

BiologyChemistry

EconomicsHistory

JapanesePhysics

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association for Experiential Education (AEE)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$8,400

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Tuition Notes

Children of US Military Veterans get an automatic 10% Tuition Discount. Classes are in session 12 months of the year.

Summer Program Cost Notes

Special program summer courses are available but will require the same \"Mastery\" requirements are our normal classes.

Acceptance Rate

70%

National avg.: 82%

College Acceptance Rate

100%

Admissions Director

Mika Suwa

Sports

Total Sports Offered

2 sports

Sports

Cross CountryMarksmanship

School Mascot

Emu

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

4 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

4H Agriculture ClubBook Writing/Publishing Club

Japanese Language ClubPolitical Participation Club

School Notes

Rolling Admission... 210 In class days allows us to be the most flexible school in Nebraska for attendance.
We are located East of Lincoln Nebraska (rural) on Old Cheney Road.
Education like you have never seen before.
Our school uses the methods of the #1 Academic Instruction school for young English speakers in Japan. (Our sister school) Japanese guest students will join in the class every year.
Founded by US Marine Corps veterans, our overall education is conservative, patriotic, Christian based.
Computer use is taught as a subject BUT all other instruction is paper and pen based.
Students advance up by MERIT, not by age.
Students continue studying materials until each subject is mastered.
Students who are capable can begin AP and college classes at any age if they have mastered the prerequisites.

Established in 1990. No cell phones or radiation emitting devices are used in regular class study. This school is "Electro Magnetic Hypersensitive" (EMH) friendly. Basic academics are taught, but all students progress at different levels, as our testing follows US Naval Aviation standards... 100% passing on all quizzes in order to advance. Besides standard academics, additional studies include: Christian Heritage Constitutional History, Pilot and Space studies, Medical, including Natural therapies and alternative medicine, Trades, Agriculture (including seed collection and preservation), Survival (including food canning), Self Defense, Military training. Entrepreneurship and Foreign Languages. Classes are in session most of the year giving our students many more in class hours than standard schools. This allows a great degree of flexibility, so families can take off any time of the year without falling short of in class time legalities. Drop off as early as 7am, pick up as late as 7pm, with overnights and boarding available. Nebraska used to dominate educational levels in the US, but now most schools drop students into classrooms with a computer tablet and put them on auto pilot. We want to bring back old school learning and combine it with cutting edge accelerated learning techniques. Our curriculum was first started in 1988 in Japan while engaged with the Japanese Ministry of Education. In 1990, in southern Japan, full time classes for elementary and JH students began. IN the year 2000, instruction extended to 1 year olds up through college age students. This includes being one of only two DSST college testing centers in Japan and the only fully funded US military testing center in Japan. At this time, we are accredited in Japan but not yet in Nebraska. We are working on that accreditation, but it does not affect our academic standards, as we far surpass accreditation requirements. In 2020, the expansion into Nebraska was delayed because of the COVID travel restrictions, but our pilot program with part time high school students started in 2023. Now we are ready to begin full time classes that parallel our Japanese classes, which for 5 consecutive years swept the area academic contests.

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Thireena Yuki - Former Congressional Candidate Author: Timekeeper: The Sagas of Aleria
- Miyu Suwa - Internationally recognized Translator

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Connely International Academy cost?

Connely International Academy's tuition is approximately $8,400 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Connely International Academy?

The acceptance rate of Connely International Academy is 70%, which is lower than the national average of 91%. Connely International Academy's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Nebraska with low acceptance rates.

Who are famous alumni from Connely International Academy?

Connely International Academy famous alumni include: Thireena Yuki and Miyu Suwa.

What sports does Connely International Academy offer?

Connely International Academy offers 2 interscholastic sports: Cross Country and Marksmanship.

What is Connely International Academy's ranking?

Connely International Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Nebraska for: Lowest average acceptance rates and Most AP courses offered.

When is the application deadline for Connely International Academy?

The application deadline for Connely International Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Lincoln, NE is $7,034 for elementary schools and $7,110 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Lincoln, NE is 82% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).