#1 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Nebraska
Spalding Academy
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–12
3 students per teacher
Spalding, NE
AOverall grade47 students3 students per teacher
2026 lists
Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Nebraska
Private schools in Nebraska with the fewest students per teacher (not counting preschools and special education schools). Top 50 of 137 schools.
#2 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Nebraska
Pope John Xxiii/St.boniface Schools
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–12
5.8 students per teacher
Elgin, NE
A+Overall grade112 students6 students per teacher
#3 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Nebraska
Holy Family School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–11
6.2 students per teacher
Lindsay, NE
A-Overall grade98 students6 students per teacher
#4 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Nebraska
St. Joseph Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
6.3 students per teacher
York, NE
A+Overall grade73 students6 students per teacher
#5 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Nebraska
Friedel Jewish Academy
Jewish day school · Grades K–7
6.3 students per teacher
Omaha, NE
A-Overall grade68 students6 students per teacher
#6 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Nebraska
St. Vincent Depaul School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–6
6.5 students per teacher
Seward, NE
A+Overall grade41 students7 students per teacher
#7 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Nebraska
Our Lady of Lourdes School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
7 students per teacher
Omaha, NE
A+Overall grade215 students7 students per teacher
#8 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Nebraska
Community Christian School of Western Nebraska
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–8
7.1 students per teacher
Scottsbluff, NE
A+Overall grade66 students7 students per teacher
#9 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Nebraska
Zion Classical Academy
Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades Pre-K–6
7.1 students per teacher
Hastings, NE
AOverall grade55 students7 students per teacher
#10 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Nebraska
St. Marys Schools
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–12
7.2 students per teacher
O'Neill, NE
BOverall grade186 students7 students per teacher
#11 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Nebraska
Nebraska Evangelical Lutheran High School
Lutheran (Wisconsin Synod) school · Grades 9–12
7.2 students per teacher
Waco, NE
B+Overall grade60 students7 students per teacher
#12 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Nebraska
St. Joseph Elementary School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
7.3 students per teacher
Atkinson, NE
AOverall grade46 students7 students per teacher
#13 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Nebraska
St. Lukes Elementary School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–5
7.7 students per teacher
Ogallala, NE
AOverall grade46 students8 students per teacher
#14 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Nebraska
Faith Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–8
8.2 students per teacher
Kearney, NE
A+Overall grade95 students8 students per teacher
#15 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Nebraska
St. Mary's Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–12
8.3 students per teacher
O'Neill, NE
BOverall grade186 students8 students per teacher
#16 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Nebraska
St. James Elementary School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–6
8.3 students per teacher
Crete, NE
A+Overall grade77 students8 students per teacher
#17 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Nebraska
Phoenix Academy Day School
Independent school · Grades K–8
8.5 students per teacher
Omaha, NE
AOverall grade110 students9 students per teacher
#18 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Nebraska
Prairie Hill Learning Center
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–8
8.6 students per teacher
Roca, NE
B+Overall grade60 students9 students per teacher
#19 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Nebraska
St. Augustine Indian Mission School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
8.7 students per teacher
Winnebago, NE
B+Overall grade87 students9 students per teacher
#20 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Nebraska
St. Rose of Lima Elementary School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
8.7 students per teacher
Crofton, NE
A-Overall grade78 students9 students per teacher
#21 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Nebraska
Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–12
8.8 students per teacher
Omaha, NE
A+Overall gradeAll girls326 students9 students per teacher
#22 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Nebraska
Brownell Talbot College Preparatory School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
8.9 students per teacher
Omaha, NE
AOverall grade436 students9 students per teacher
#23 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Nebraska
First Baptist School
Baptist school · Grades K–12
8.9 students per teacher
Plattsmouth, NE
A+Overall grade143 students9 students per teacher
#24 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Nebraska
Montessori Childrens Room
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–6
8.9 students per teacher
Omaha, NE
B+Overall grade79 students9 students per teacher
From official public records, updated October 2026.