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Nelson Mandela Elementary School

6316 N 30th St
Omaha, NE 68111
Nelson Mandela Elementary School in Omaha, NE serves 286 co鈥揺d students from pre鈥搆indergarten through 5th grade in a nonsectarian, city鈥揵ased setting in North Omaha.
Founded in 1919, the school operates with a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 18:11.
The school reports 95% students of color, ranking in the top 20% of private schools in Nebraska for diversity.
Tuition assistance is available to all students, with 100% of enrolled students receiving an average financial aid grant of $4,300.
Admissions are rolling with an acceptance rate of approximately 90%, offering families flexible enrollment options.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 286 students
  • Acceptance rate: 90%
  • Average class size: 11 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Nelson Mandela Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Nebraska for:

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Attribute

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Year Founded
1919
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026

Student Body

Total Students
286 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
95%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade
Nelson Mandela Elementary School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
10%
Average Class Size
11 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
There is a uniform required.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
No family pays more than $1000, regardless of the number of children attending, even though our official is $5000.
% on Financial Aid
100%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,300
Acceptance Rate
90%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Rob Laird

School Notes

  • School Motto: Education is the most powerful weapon that you can use to change the world.
  • School Mascot: Meerkat
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Nelson Mandela Elementary School?
The acceptance rate of Nelson Mandela Elementary School is 90%, which is equal to the national average of 90%.
When is the application deadline for Nelson Mandela Elementary School?
The application deadline for Nelson Mandela Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Nelson Mandela Elementary School located?
Nelson Mandela Elementary School is located in the North Omaha neighborhood of Omaha, NE. There are 8 other private schools located in North Omaha.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 286 students
  • Acceptance rate: 90%
  • Average class size: 11 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Omaha, NE is $8,371 for elementary schools and $11,902 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Omaha, NE is 84% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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