St. Patrick High School

St. Patrick High School in North Platte, NE offers a co–ed Catholic education for grades 7 through 12 in a town setting.
Founded in 1891, the school enrolls 170 udents with a student–teacher ratio of 10:1 supported by 17 teachers.
The udent body includes 12.26% students of color, reflecting some diversity within the school community.
Patrick is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association and provides a regular elementary and secondary program.
The school ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Nebraska for olde founding date.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top-Ranked NE School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 170 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

St. Patrick High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Nebraska for:

Category
Attribute
School History

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Year Founded
1891
Colors
White, Green, Gold

Student Body

Total Students
170 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
12%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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What is St. Patrick High School's ranking?
St. Patrick High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Nebraska for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Patrick High School?
The application deadline for St. Patrick High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top-Ranked NE School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 170 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Nebraska is $6,889 for elementary schools and $10,878 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Nebraska is 91% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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