Lourdes Central Catholic Schools identifies message, community, service, and worship as the educational foundation upon which a partnership of home and school is built.
Recognizing parents as primary educators, and teachers as facilitators for learning, our students develop within an educational program rooted in Catholic faith that imparts knowledge, values, and life skills according to the individual needs and abilities of each child.
Education is a process that transcends the immediate future and with this shared vision, we strive to instill in our students a life-long commitment and societal responsibility to the Christian ideals of peace, justice, equality, and respect for all life.
The basic idea in the Montessori philosophy of education is that all children carry within themselves the person they will become.
In order to develop physical, intellectual, and spiritual potential to the fullest, the child must have freedom to achieve through order and self-discipline.
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Top Ranked NE School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 361 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Lourdes Central Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
361 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
State avg.: 18%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lourdes Central Catholic School's ranking?
Lourdes Central Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Nebraska for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Lourdes Central Catholic School?
The application deadline for Lourdes Central Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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