Holy Cross School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked NE School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 328 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Holy Cross School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Nebraska for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	Holy Cross School
Pre-K	31
Kind	41
1	26
2	24
3	25
4	30
5	45
6	31
7	37
8	38

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Grade 5 has the most students with 45, more than any other grade at Holy Cross School.

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Student Body

Total Students

328 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

27%

State avg.: 20%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

20 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

National avg.: 11:1

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Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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Catholic Elementary School purpose is dedicated to teaching the faith and providing a positive, affirming environment that challenges our students.
Our religion curriculum is integrated within the entire curriculum.
Weekly Mass, sacrament preparation, Stations of the Cross, and Reconciliation are integral parts of our religious education.
Parish priests regularly visit the classrooms.
We have high expectations for teachers and students and a reputation for excellence.
Our school is a Discipline With Purpose (DWP) School, serving children in grades preschool through 8th.
Our mission is to ensure a faith-filled, nurturing environment, which promotes enthusiasm toward Christian service and academic excellence.
Holy Cross School currently enrolls 363 students.
We feature a hot lunch program and daycare in the afternoon for preschoolers who attend the Monday through Friday morning class.
Extended Care is available before and after school for all students.
Matilde Discipline With Purpose is a program designed to help students become self disciplined.
These fifteen skills are essential life skills.
These skills are taught and practiced in school and at home.

Catholic Elementary School purpose is dedicated to teaching the faith and providing a positive, affirming environment that challenges our students.
Our religion curriculum is integrated within the entire curriculum.
Weekly Mass, sacrament preparation, Stations of the Cross, and Reconciliation are integral parts of our religious education.
Parish priests regularly visit the classrooms.
We have high expectations for teachers and students and a reputation for excellence.
Our school is a Discipline With Purpose (DWP) School, serving children in grades preschool through 8th.
Our mission is to ensure a faith-filled, nurturing environment, which promotes enthusiasm toward Christian service and academic excellence.
Holy Cross School currently enrolls 363 students.
We feature a hot lunch program and daycare in the afternoon for preschoolers who attend the Monday through Friday morning class.
Extended Care is available before and after school for all students.
Matilde Discipline With Purpose is a program designed to help students become self disciplined.
These fifteen skills are essential life skills.
These skills are taught and practiced in school and at home.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Holy Cross School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Nebraska for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Holy Cross School?

The application deadline for Holy Cross School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Holy Cross School located?

Holy Cross School is located in the South Central Omaha neighborhood of Omaha, NE. There are 8 other private schools located in South Central Omaha.

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