St. Agnes School is committed to providing our students an opportunity for academic excellence in the Catholic tradition through a partnership with parents and the parish community.
As a Catholic faith-centered community, we commit to help students develop their potential as conscious and responsible leaders, empowering them to live the Gospel values of love, peace, respect, and service in their every day lives.
St. Agnes School has always been a leader in innovative teaching and has moved ahead with changes in methods of teaching and curriculum.
Operating under the supervision of the State of Nebraska and the Diocese of Grand Island, all teachers hold no less than a Bachelor of Science in Education Degree, plus graduate hours.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 129 students
- Average class size: 22 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Year Founded
1955
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
129 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
23%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
22 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Motto: St. Agnes School is committed to providing our students an opportunity for academic excellence in the Catholic tradition through a partnership with parents and the parish community.
- St. Agnes School is committed to providing our students an opportunity for academic excellence in the Catholic tradition through a partnership with parents and the parish community.
- As a Catholic faith-centered community, we commit to help students develop their potential as conscious and responsible leaders, empowering them to live the Gospel values of love, peace, respect, and service in their every day lives.
- St. Agnes School has always been a leader in innovative teaching and has moved ahead with changes in methods of teaching and curriculum.
- Operating under the supervision of the State of Nebraska and the Diocese of Grand Island, all teachers hold no less than a Bachelor of Science in Education Degree, plus graduate hours.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. Agnes Catholic School?
The application deadline for St. Agnes Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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