#1 Best Independent Schools in Douglas County, NE
Phoenix Academy Day School
Independent school · Grades K–8
The smallest classes of any independent school in Omaha
Omaha, NE
AOverall grade110 students9 students per teacher
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Best Independent Schools in Douglas County, NE
The highest-graded schools of this kind in Douglas County, NE. Top 5 of 5 schools.
#2 Best Independent Schools in Douglas County, NE
Brownell Talbot College Preparatory School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
The largest independent school in Omaha
Omaha, NE
AOverall grade436 students9 students per teacher
#3 Best Independent Schools in Douglas County, NE
Quest Forward Academy Omaha
Independent school · Grades 9–12
One of the most diverse private schools in Nebraska
Omaha, NE
BOverall grade103 students9 students per teacher
#4 Best Independent Schools in Douglas County, NE
Legacy Primary School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
Serving families in Omaha since at least 2011
Omaha, NE
B-Overall grade170 students21 students per teacher
#5 Best Independent Schools in Douglas County, NE
Nelson Mandela Elem.
Independent school · Grades K–5
Growing: enrollment up 16% since 2017–18
Omaha, NE
B-Overall grade210 students13 students per teacher
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