St. Patrick's Catholic School

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The Mission of St. Patrick's Catholic Elementary School of Elkhorn, Nebraska is to "teach as Jesus did.
by challenging every student to be his/her very best academically, behaviorally and spiritually.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Top Ranked NE School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 878 students
  • Average class size: 25 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Sports offered

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Learning Disabilities Supported
Year Founded
2000
Summer School Offered
Yes
Awards
 Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2013

Student Body

Total Students
878 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
State avg.: 18%
Students by Grade
St. Patrick's Catholic School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
49%
Average Class Size
25 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
White and/or gray polo with emblem, navy pants or plaid skirt/skort or plaid skort/skirt, dark green cardigan

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
% on Financial Aid
8%

Sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
9 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Academic Decathalon, Bible Bowl, Chess Club, Geography Bee, Robotics, Rosary Club, Spelling Bee, Student to Student Tutoring, Walking Club

School Notes

  • In November, St. Patrick’s was honored as a recipient of the 2013 National Blue Ribbon School Award. Founded in 1982, the National Blue Ribbon Schools Program recognizes public and private elementary, middle, and high schools where students perform at very high levels or where significant improvements are being made in students' academic achievement. St. Patrick’s was one of 5 private schools in Nebraska and 50 throughout the United States to earn this recognition.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What sports does St. Patrick's Catholic School offer?
St. Patrick's Catholic School offers 9 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Flag Football, Football, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field and Volleyball. St. Patrick's Catholic School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Nebraska for most sports offered.
What is St. Patrick's Catholic School's ranking?
St. Patrick's Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Nebraska for: Largest student body and Most sports offered.
When is the application deadline for St. Patrick's Catholic School?
The application deadline for St. Patrick's Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Top Ranked NE School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 878 students
  • Average class size: 25 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Douglas County, NE is $6,337 for elementary schools and $11,628 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Douglas County, NE is 91% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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