For the 2026 school year, there are 237 private schools serving 41,448 students in Nebraska (there are , serving 328,084 students). 11% of all K-12 students in Nebraska attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
The average private school tuition is $6,885 for elementary schools and $10,878 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in Nebraska include Mount Michael Benedictine High School, St. Wenceslaus Catholic Elementary School, and Brownell Talbot College Preparatory School.
The average acceptance rate is 90% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 20% and the student-teacher ratio is 13:1.
81% of schools are religiously affiliated, with most being Catholic or Lutheran Church Missouri Synod.
Overview
This State (NE)
US
# Schools
237 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
41,448 Students
5,709,689 Students
% Average Students of Color
20%
34%
Student By Grade
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
3,082 Teachers
507,979 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
42%
55%
Average Class Size
17 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
9 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1125
(Out of 1600)
1233
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
26
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,698
$14,888
Average Summer Program Cost
$145
$1,161
Average % on Financial Aid
39%
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,459
$7,121
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
82%
Average Endowment Size
$101.56 million
$61.9 million
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.65
# American Indian Students
225 Students
30,180 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1,131 Students
265,309 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%
# Hispanic Students
3,181 Students
507,904 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
9%
# Black Students
1,769 Students
417,213 Students
% Black Students
4%
7%
# White Students
27,356 Students
2,937,514 Students
% White Students
66%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
74 Students
22,254 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
7,712 Students
1,473,704 Students
% of Others Students
19%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports
Top-Ranked Nebraska 草榴社区 Schools by County (2026)
Popular neighborhoods: West Omaha (12 schools), North Omaha (9 schools), South Central Omaha (9 schools), Central Omaha (6 schools), Bethany (3 schools).
County
# Schools
# Students
% of K-12 Students in 草榴社区 Schools
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in Nebraska?
The top-ranked private schools in Nebraska include Mount Michael Benedictine High School, St. Wenceslaus Catholic Elementary School, and Brownell Talbot College Preparatory School.
How many private schools are located in Nebraska?
There are 237 private schools are located in Nebraska.
How much do private schools cost in Nebraska?
The average private school tuition in Nebraska is $6,885 for elementary schools and $10,878 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in Nebraska?
Approximately 20% of students in Nebraska private schools are minority students (compared to the national percentage).
What percentage of students in Nebraska go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Nebraska attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Nebraska?
81% of private schools in Nebraska are religiously affiliated, with most being Catholic or Lutheran Church Missouri Synod.
Which private schools in Nebraska are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Nebraska include: Aquinas Catholic Elementary School vs. Aquinas Middle High School, Heartland Lutheran High School vs. Central Catholic Middle & High School, Lutheran High Northeast vs. Norfolk Catholic High School
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