East And West Catholic Elementary School in Hartington, NE, offers co–ed Catholic education for grades K through 6 in a rural community setting.
The school enrolls 59 students with a student–teacher ratio of 8:1, supported by 7 full–time teachers.
It is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA), reflecting its Catholic religious affiliation.
As a rural elementary private school, it provides education aligned with community needs and values in northeast Nebraska.
Nearby schools include Holy Trinity Elementary and West Catholic Continuation School, providing additional Catholic education options within a 5–mile radius.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 59 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Student Body
Total Students
59 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for East And West Catholic Elementary School?
The application deadline for East And West Catholic Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to East And West Catholic Elementary School is Cedar Catholic High School (6.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Holy Trinity Elementary School (3.4 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Holy Trinity Elementary School
(Catholic)
502 S Broadway Ave
Hartington, NE 68739
(402) 254-6496
Hartington, NE 68739
(402) 254-6496
3.4 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 185 students
West Catholic Continuation School
(Catholic)
303 Omaha St
Fordyce, NE 68736
(402) 357-3507
Fordyce, NE 68736
(402) 357-3507
4.2 miles
Gr: 1-6 | 25 students
Cedar Catholic High School
(Catholic)
401 S Broadway Ave
Hartington, NE 68739
(402) 254-3906
Hartington, NE 68739
(402) 254-3906
6.5 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 177 students
St. Rose Of Lima Elementary School
(Catholic)
1302 W 5th St.
Crofton, NE 68730
(402) 388-4393
Crofton, NE 68730
(402) 388-4393
12.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 143 students
Sacred Heart Middle School -
(Catholic)
509 Capitol St
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 665-1808
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 665-1808
13.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 271 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Cedar Catholic High School
(Catholic)
401 S Broadway Ave
Hartington, NE 68739
(402) 254-3906
Hartington, NE 68739
(402) 254-3906
6.5 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 177 students
Academic Program
Alternative School
3515 Broadway Ave
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 668-3597
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 668-3597
13.2 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 46 students
Bishop Heelan Catholic High School ![Bishop Heelan Catholic High School Photo - Our students take great PRIDE in all of the school activities]( "Bishop Heelan Catholic High School Photo - Our students take great PRIDE in all of the school activities")
(Catholic)
1021 Douglas St
Sioux City, IA 51105
(712) 252-0573
Sioux City, IA 51105
(712) 252-0573
45.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 499 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 24 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bishop Heelan Catholic Schools
(Catholic)
1021 Douglas St
Sioux City, IA 51105
(712) 252-1350
Sioux City, IA 51105
(712) 252-1350
45.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,365 students
2101 Court St
Sioux City, IA 51104
(712) 251-1816
Sioux City, IA 51104
(712) 251-1816
45.5 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 52 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Holy Trinity Elementary School
(Catholic)
502 S Broadway Ave
Hartington, NE 68739
(402) 254-6496
Hartington, NE 68739
(402) 254-6496
3.4 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 185 students
West Catholic Continuation School
(Catholic)
303 Omaha St
Fordyce, NE 68736
(402) 357-3507
Fordyce, NE 68736
(402) 357-3507
4.2 miles
Gr: 1-6 | 25 students
Cedar Catholic High School
(Catholic)
401 S Broadway Ave
Hartington, NE 68739
(402) 254-3906
Hartington, NE 68739
(402) 254-3906
6.5 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 177 students
St. Rose Of Lima Elementary School
(Catholic)
1302 W 5th St.
Crofton, NE 68730
(402) 388-4393
Crofton, NE 68730
(402) 388-4393
12.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 143 students
Sacred Heart Middle School -
(Catholic)
509 Capitol St
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 665-1808
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 665-1808
13.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 271 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Holy Trinity Elementary School
(Catholic)
502 S Broadway Ave
Hartington, NE 68739
(402) 254-6496
Hartington, NE 68739
(402) 254-6496
3.4 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 185 students
St. Rose Of Lima Elementary School
(Catholic)
1302 W 5th St.
Crofton, NE 68730
(402) 388-4393
Crofton, NE 68730
(402) 388-4393
12.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 143 students
Sacred Heart Middle School -
(Catholic)
509 Capitol St
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 665-1808
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 665-1808
13.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 271 students
Sacred Heart School
(Catholic)
1500 Saint Benedict Dr # 200
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 665-5841
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 665-5841
13.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 288 students
St. Agnes Elementary School
(Catholic)
909 Lewis St
Vermillion, SD 57069
(605) 624-4144
Vermillion, SD 57069
(605) 624-4144
17.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 125 students Tuition listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Wynot Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
709 St James Ave
Wynot, NE 68792
(402) 357-2121
Wynot, NE 68792
(402) 357-2121
4.3 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 82 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Wynot High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
709 St James Ave
Wynot, NE 68792
(402) 357-2121
Wynot, NE 68792
(402) 357-2121
4.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 56 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Wynot Middle School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
709 St James Ave
Wynot, NE 68792
(402) 357-2121
Wynot, NE 68792
(402) 357-2121
4.3 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 40 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Hartington Newcastle High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 S Broadway
Hartington, NE 68739
(402) 254-3947
Hartington, NE 68739
(402) 254-3947
6.9 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 170 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Hartington-newcastle Elementary At Hartington
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
501 S Broadway
Hartington, NE 68739
(402) 254-3947
Hartington, NE 68739
(402) 254-3947
6.9 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 203 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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