For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private preschools serving 749 students in 68601, NE.
The top-ranked private preschools in 68601, NE include Immanuel Lutheran School, St. Johns Lutheran School, and Christ Lutheran School.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Nebraska private preschool average acceptance rate of 92%.
100% of private preschools in 68601, NE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).
Top-Ranked 68601 Nebraska 草榴社区 Preschools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Christ Lutheran School ![Christ Lutheran School Photo - Christ Lutheran School]( "Christ Lutheran School Photo - Christ Lutheran School")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
32312 122nd Ave
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-3531
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-3531
Gr: PK-8 | 41 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
Immanuel Lutheran School ![Immanuel Lutheran School Photo]( "Immanuel Lutheran School Photo")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2865 26th Avenue
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-8423
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-8423
Gr: PK-8 | 204 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1719 6th Street
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-4767
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-4767
Gr: PK-6 | 131 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
St. Johns Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
39346 205th Ave
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 285-0335
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 285-0335
Gr: PK-7 | 68 students
Columbus Christian School
(Christian)
3418 15th St
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 562-6470
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 562-6470
Gr: PK-8 | 34 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Isidore Elementary School
(Catholic)
3821 20th St
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-2604
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-2604
Gr: PK-6 | 271 students Tuition listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private preschools in 68601, NE?
The top-ranked private preschools in 68601, NE include Immanuel Lutheran School, St. Johns Lutheran School, and Christ Lutheran School.
How many private preschools are located in 68601?
6 private preschools are located in 68601.
How diverse are private preschools in 68601?
68601 private preschools are approximately 8% minority students, which is lower than the Nebraska private school average of 21%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in 68601?
100% of private preschools in 68601 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).
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