St. Bonaventure Elementary School serves 196 students in grades Kindergarten-6, is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).
The student:teacher of St. Bonaventure Elementary School is 14:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Catholic.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 196 students
- Yearly Tuition: $3,950
- 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
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 1, 2025
Student Body
Total Students
196 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
18%
State avg.: 21%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. Bonaventure Elementary School cost?
St. Bonaventure Elementary School's tuition is approximately $3,950 for private students.
What schools are St. Bonaventure Elementary School often compared to?
St. Bonaventure Elementary School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Isidore Elementary School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for St. Bonaventure Elementary School?
The application deadline for St. Bonaventure Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: St. Bonaventure Elementary School vs. St. Isidore Elementary School
The nearest high school and elementary school to St. Bonaventure Elementary School is Scotus Central Catholic Junior/Senior High School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. Anthony School (0.7 miles away)
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Grades: 7-12 | 398 students 0.1 miles 1554 18th Ave
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-7165
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-7165
0.1
7-12
398
Grades: PK-6 | 131 students 0.7 miles 1719 6th Street
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-4767
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-4767
0.7
PK-6
131
Columbus Christian School
(Christian)
Grades: PK-5 | 39 students 1.1 miles 3418 15th St
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 562-6470
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 562-6470
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PK-5
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Immanuel Lutheran School![Immanuel Lutheran School Photo]( "Immanuel Lutheran School Photo")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Grades: PK-8 | 207 students 1.1 miles 2865 26th Avenue
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-8423
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-8423
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PK-8
207
St. Isidore Elementary School
(Catholic)
Grades: PK-6 | 271 students 1.5 miles 3821 20th St
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-2604
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-2604
1.5
PK-6
271
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