St. James Elementary School

St. James Elementary School serves 109 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).
The student:teacher of St. James Elementary School is 11:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Catholic.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked NE School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 109 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

St. James Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Nebraska for:

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Attribute
School History

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Year Founded
1887
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
109 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
69%
State avg.: 21%
Students by Grade
St. James Elementary School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$3,000/year
Application URL

School Notes

  • School Motto: Our Mission as the St. James Catholic School Family is to provide a Christ-centered education that will form apostles who will assume their role in building up the kingdom of God.
  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • Sr. Mary Alma, Administrator of the Year -
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

Who are famous alumni from St. James Elementary School?
St. James Elementary School famous alumni include: Sr. Mary Alma, Administrator of the Year.
What is St. James Elementary School's ranking?
St. James Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Nebraska for: Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. James Elementary School?
The application deadline for St. James Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked NE School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 109 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Nebraska is $7,108 for elementary schools and $11,111 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Nebraska is 90% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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