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 (2025)
- Top Ranked NE School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 330 students
- Yearly Tuition: $150,000
- 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:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1861
Colors
White, Royal blue
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 22, 2025
Last Day of School
Tue. May 26, 2026
Student Body
Total Students
330 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
11%
State avg.: 21%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$150,000
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Our Lady of Lourdes...Pray for Us!
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Lourdes Central Catholic School cost?
Lourdes Central Catholic School's tuition is approximately $150,000 for private students.
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 and Oldest founding date.
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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