Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked NE School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 109 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
St. James Elementary School
About the 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 Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked NE School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 109 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
St. James Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School History
School Facts
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1887
Student Body
Total Students
109 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
69%
State avg.: 20%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
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).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. James Elementary School is Acton Academy Lincoln (15.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Prairie Hill Learning Center (13.2 miles away)
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Distance: 13.2 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 83 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
17705 S 12th St
Roca, NE 68430
(402) 438-6668
Distance: 15.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 124 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Montessori School
8400 Cody Drive
Lincoln, NE 68512
(402) 858-5151
Distance: 15.4 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
7301 S 15th St
Lincoln, NE 68512
(402) 421-7301
Distance: 16.4 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
1460 West A St.
Lincoln, NE 68522
(402) 477-2700
Distance: 16.9 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
6700 S. 32nd St.
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 423-1188
Distance: 15.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 124 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Montessori School
8400 Cody Drive
Lincoln, NE 68512
(402) 858-5151
Distance: 18.0 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 20 students
Special Education School
11401 S 70th St
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 420-2888
Distance: 19.2 mi
Gr: K-12 | 234 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 2
Seventh Day Adventist
5240 Calvert St
Lincoln, NE 68506
(402) 483-1181
Distance: 20.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 237 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 6
Christian
4400 N 1st St
Lincoln, NE 68521
(402) 474-5820
Distance: 20.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 671 students
Avg. class size: 48 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
5801 S 84th Street
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 488-8888
Distance: 13.2 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 83 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
17705 S 12th St
Roca, NE 68430
(402) 438-6668
Distance: 15.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 124 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Montessori School
8400 Cody Drive
Lincoln, NE 68512
(402) 858-5151
Distance: 17.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 71 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 1
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
3840 S 19th St
Lincoln, NE 68502
(402) 904-7340
Distance: 17.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 161 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
1725 Lake St
Lincoln, NE 68502
(402) 476-6202
Distance: 17.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 370 students
Catholic
4500 Duxhall Dr
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 421-6299
Distance: 13.2 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 83 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
17705 S 12th St
Roca, NE 68430
(402) 438-6668
Distance: 15.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 124 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Montessori School
8400 Cody Drive
Lincoln, NE 68512
(402) 858-5151
Distance: 15.4 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
7301 S 15th St
Lincoln, NE 68512
(402) 421-7301
Distance: 16.4 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
1460 West A St.
Lincoln, NE 68522
(402) 477-2700
Distance: 16.9 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
6700 S. 32nd St.
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 423-1188
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Crete Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 90% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
309 E 11th St
Crete, NE 68333
(402) 826-5822
Crete, NE 68333
(402) 826-5822
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 438 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
309 E 11th Street
Crete, NE 68333
(402) 826-5822
Crete, NE 68333
(402) 826-5822
0.2 miles
Gr: PK | 206 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Crete High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1750 Iris Ave
Crete, NE 68333
(402) 826-5811
Crete, NE 68333
(402) 826-5811
0.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 705 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Crete Intermediate School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1700 Glenwood Ave
Crete, NE 68333
(402) 826-5833
Crete, NE 68333
(402) 826-5833
0.6 miles
Gr: 3-5 | 455 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Crete Success Academy
Alternative School
1500 E 15th Street
Crete, NE 68333
(402) 826-5811
Crete, NE 68333
(402) 826-5811
0.6 miles
Gr: 9-12
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