For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 blue ribbon private high schools serving 3,052 students in Nebraska.
The top ranked blue ribbon private high schools in Nebraska include Marian High School, Vj & Angela Skutt Catholic High School, and Mount Michael Benedictine High School.
The average acceptance rate is 78%, which is lower than the Nebraska private high school average acceptance rate of 88%.
100% of blue ribbon private high schools in Nebraska are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Blue Ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this and .
Top Ranked Nebraska Blue Ribbon ²ÝÁñÉçÇø High Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Creighton Preparatory School
All-boys (Catholic)
7400 Western Ave
Omaha, NE 68114
(402) 393-1190
Omaha, NE 68114
(402) 393-1190
Gr: 9-12 | 975 students Avg. class size: 19 students Blue Ribbon year: 2020 Tuition listed
Duchesne Academy Of The Sacred Heart
All-girls (Catholic)
3601 Burt St
Omaha, NE 68131
(402) 558-3800
Omaha, NE 68131
(402) 558-3800
Gr: PK-12 | 410 students Blue Ribbon year: 2005 Acceptance rate listed
Marian High School![Marian High School Photo]( "Marian High School Photo")
All-girls (Catholic)
7400 Military Ave
Omaha, NE 68134
(402) 571-2618
Omaha, NE 68134
(402) 571-2618
Gr: 9-12 | 694 students Sports: 12 Blue Ribbon year: 1994, 2020 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
22520 Mount Michael Rd
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-2541
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 289-2541
Gr: 9-12 | 249 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 13 Blue Ribbon year: 2012, 2019 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Vj & Angela Skutt Catholic High School
(Catholic)
3131 S 156th St
Omaha, NE 68130
(402) 333-0818
Omaha, NE 68130
(402) 333-0818
Gr: 9-12 | 724 students Avg. class size: 16 students Blue Ribbon year: 2012, 2022 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon private high schools in Nebraska?
The top ranked blue ribbon private high schools in Nebraska include Marian High School, Vj & Angela Skutt Catholic High School, and Mount Michael Benedictine High School.
How many blue ribbon private high schools are located in Nebraska?
5 blue ribbon private high schools are located in Nebraska.
How diverse are blue ribbon private high schools in Nebraska?
Nebraska blue ribbon private high schools are approximately 16% minority students, which is lower than the Nebraska private school average of 17%.
What percentage of blue ribbon private high schools are religiously affiliated in Nebraska?
100% of blue ribbon private high schools in Nebraska are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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