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Lincoln Lutheran Middle/High School Photo - Lincoln Lutheran Jr/Sr High School - Lincoln, NE

Best Lancaster County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 private high schools serving 2,733 students in Lancaster County, NE.
The top-ranked private high schools in Lancaster County, NE include Connely International Academy, Acton Academy Lincoln, and Lincoln Christian Elem/jr-sr.
The average acceptance rate is 76%, which is lower than the Nebraska private high school average acceptance rate of 89%.
75% of private high schools in Lancaster County, NE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Top-Ranked Lancaster County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Acton Academy Lincoln
Acton Academy Lincoln Photo - More than ever, parents in Lincoln, Nebraska are looking for alternative, independent - private school options to provide the best education for their children. From our Montessori based Kinder-Program to High School Apprenticeships, we are reimagining what a 21st Century Education can be.
Montessori School
8400 Cody Drive
Lincoln, NE 68512
(402) 858-5151
Gr: PK-12 | 124 students Avg. class size: 19 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Connely International Academy
Connely International Academy Photo - In 1990, our original school began in Japan. We ranked as the #1 academic school for elementary English-speaking students in Japan. Our US branch is on 25 acres east of Lincoln, Nebraska. Students drill in writing and have over 300 required reading books. Mandatory language study includes German, Spanish, and Japanese. Advancement is merit-based and not dependent on age.
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
856 C Road
Lincoln, NE 68418
(402) 225-6877
Gr: NS-12 | 37 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lincoln Christian Elem/jr-sr
Lincoln Christian Elem/jr-sr Photo - Elementary Students singing on Grandparents Day
(Christian)
(2)
5801 S 84th Street
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 488-8888
Gr: PK-12 | 671 students Avg. class size: 48 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Lincoln Lutheran Middle/High School
Lincoln Lutheran Middle/High School Photo - Lincoln Lutheran Jr/Sr High School - Lincoln, NE
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(1)
1100 N 56th Street
Lincoln, NE 68504
(402) 467-5404
Gr: 6-12 | 323 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 8
Pius X High School
(Catholic)
6000 A St
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 488-0931
Gr: 9-12 | 1,087 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Berniklau Education Solutions Team
Special Education School
11401 S 70th St
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 420-2888
Gr: 2-12 | 20 students
College View Academy
College View Academy Photo
(Seventh Day Adventist)
5240 Calvert St
Lincoln, NE 68506
(402) 483-1181
Gr: K-12 | 234 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Parkview Christian School
(Christian)
(5)
4400 N 1st St
Lincoln, NE 68521
(402) 474-5820
Gr: PK-12 | 237 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
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Lancaster County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
540 N 31st St
Lincoln, NE 68503
(402) 476-1783
Gr: PK-8 | 157 students

Overview

This County (Lancaster County)
This State (NE)
# Schools
8 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,733 Students
14,728 Students
% Average Students of Color
17%
17%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
191 Teachers
1,310 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
36%
49%
Average Class Size
20 students
20 students
Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
10 courses
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,110
$10,894
Average % on Financial Aid
24%
38%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,000
$2,400
Average Acceptance Rate
76%
89%
Average Endowment Size
$650 million
$328 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.43
0.40
# American Indian Students
2 Students
46 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
168 Students
600 Students
% Asian Students
7%
4%
# Hispanic Students
163 Students
1,035 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
7%
# Black Students
67 Students
534 Students
% Black Students
3%
4%
# White Students
1,910 Students
11,303 Students
% White Students
74%
77%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
26 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
260 Students
1,172 Students
% of Others Students
10%
8%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
10 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Lancaster County, NE?
The top-ranked private high schools in Lancaster County, NE include Connely International Academy, Acton Academy Lincoln, and Lincoln Christian Elem/jr-sr.
How many private high schools are located in Lancaster County?
8 private high schools are located in Lancaster County.
How diverse are private high schools in Lancaster County?
Lancaster County private high schools are approximately 17% minority students, which is same as the Nebraska private school average of 17%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Lancaster County?
75% of private high schools in Lancaster County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private high schools in Lancaster County are often viewed compared to one another?

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