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)
Top Rankings
St. James Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Year Founded
1887
Student Body
Total Students
109 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
69%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and 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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Prairie Hill Learning Center ![Prairie Hill Learning Center Photo - Prairie Hill is a nature-based Montessori school serving children 18 months to 8th grade on a beautiful 12-acre campus near Lincoln, Nebraska for over 40 years.]( "Prairie Hill Learning Center Photo - Prairie Hill is a nature-based Montessori school serving children 18 months to 8th grade on a beautiful 12-acre campus near Lincoln, Nebraska for over 40 years.")
Montessori School
17705 S 12th St
Roca, NE 68430
(402) 438-6668
Roca, NE 68430
(402) 438-6668
13.2 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 83 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Acton Academy Lincoln ![Acton Academy Lincoln Photo - More than ever, parents in Lincoln, Nebraska are looking for alternative, independent - private school options to provide the best education for their children. From our Montessori based Kinder-Program to High School Apprenticeships, we are reimagining what a 21st Century Education can be.]( "Acton Academy Lincoln Photo - More than ever, parents in Lincoln, Nebraska are looking for alternative, independent - private school options to provide the best education for their children. From our Montessori based Kinder-Program to High School Apprenticeships, we are reimagining what a 21st Century Education can be.")
Montessori School
8400 Cody Drive
Lincoln, NE 68512
(402) 858-5151
Lincoln, NE 68512
(402) 858-5151
15.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 124 students Avg. class size: 19 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Pine Lake KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
7301 S 15th St
Lincoln, NE 68512
(402) 421-7301
Lincoln, NE 68512
(402) 421-7301
15.4 miles
Gr: NS-PK
West A Street KinderCare ![West A Street KinderCare Photo - You will find a Daily Dose of Wonder waiting for your child everyday at KinderCare.]( "West A Street KinderCare Photo - You will find a Daily Dose of Wonder waiting for your child everyday at KinderCare.")
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
1460 West A St.
Lincoln, NE 68522
(402) 477-2700
Lincoln, NE 68522
(402) 477-2700
16.4 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Lincoln Knowledge Beginnings ![Lincoln Knowledge Beginnings Photo - Front Lobby]( "Lincoln Knowledge Beginnings Photo - Front Lobby")
Daycare / Preschool
6700 S. 32nd St.
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 423-1188
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 423-1188
16.9 miles
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
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Acton Academy Lincoln ![Acton Academy Lincoln Photo - More than ever, parents in Lincoln, Nebraska are looking for alternative, independent - private school options to provide the best education for their children. From our Montessori based Kinder-Program to High School Apprenticeships, we are reimagining what a 21st Century Education can be.]( "Acton Academy Lincoln Photo - More than ever, parents in Lincoln, Nebraska are looking for alternative, independent - private school options to provide the best education for their children. From our Montessori based Kinder-Program to High School Apprenticeships, we are reimagining what a 21st Century Education can be.")
Montessori School
8400 Cody Drive
Lincoln, NE 68512
(402) 858-5151
Lincoln, NE 68512
(402) 858-5151
15.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 124 students Avg. class size: 19 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Berniklau Education Solutions Team
Special Education School
11401 S 70th St
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 420-2888
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 420-2888
18 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 20 students
College View Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
5240 Calvert St
Lincoln, NE 68506
(402) 483-1181
Lincoln, NE 68506
(402) 483-1181
19.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 231 students Tuition listed
4400 N 1st St
Lincoln, NE 68521
(402) 474-5820
Lincoln, NE 68521
(402) 474-5820
20.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 237 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
5801 S 84th Street
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 488-8888
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 488-8888
20.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 671 students Avg. class size: 48 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
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Prairie Hill Learning Center ![Prairie Hill Learning Center Photo - Prairie Hill is a nature-based Montessori school serving children 18 months to 8th grade on a beautiful 12-acre campus near Lincoln, Nebraska for over 40 years.]( "Prairie Hill Learning Center Photo - Prairie Hill is a nature-based Montessori school serving children 18 months to 8th grade on a beautiful 12-acre campus near Lincoln, Nebraska for over 40 years.")
Montessori School
17705 S 12th St
Roca, NE 68430
(402) 438-6668
Roca, NE 68430
(402) 438-6668
13.2 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 83 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Acton Academy Lincoln ![Acton Academy Lincoln Photo - More than ever, parents in Lincoln, Nebraska are looking for alternative, independent - private school options to provide the best education for their children. From our Montessori based Kinder-Program to High School Apprenticeships, we are reimagining what a 21st Century Education can be.]( "Acton Academy Lincoln Photo - More than ever, parents in Lincoln, Nebraska are looking for alternative, independent - private school options to provide the best education for their children. From our Montessori based Kinder-Program to High School Apprenticeships, we are reimagining what a 21st Century Education can be.")
Montessori School
8400 Cody Drive
Lincoln, NE 68512
(402) 858-5151
Lincoln, NE 68512
(402) 858-5151
15.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 124 students Avg. class size: 19 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3840 S 19th St
Lincoln, NE 68502
(402) 904-7340
Lincoln, NE 68502
(402) 904-7340
17.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 71 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Blessed Sacrament School
(Catholic)
1725 Lake St
Lincoln, NE 68502
(402) 476-6202
Lincoln, NE 68502
(402) 476-6202
17.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 161 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Peter Catholic School
(Catholic)
4500 Duxhall Dr
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 421-6299
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 421-6299
17.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 370 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Prairie Hill Learning Center ![Prairie Hill Learning Center Photo - Prairie Hill is a nature-based Montessori school serving children 18 months to 8th grade on a beautiful 12-acre campus near Lincoln, Nebraska for over 40 years.]( "Prairie Hill Learning Center Photo - Prairie Hill is a nature-based Montessori school serving children 18 months to 8th grade on a beautiful 12-acre campus near Lincoln, Nebraska for over 40 years.")
Montessori School
17705 S 12th St
Roca, NE 68430
(402) 438-6668
Roca, NE 68430
(402) 438-6668
13.2 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 83 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Acton Academy Lincoln ![Acton Academy Lincoln Photo - More than ever, parents in Lincoln, Nebraska are looking for alternative, independent - private school options to provide the best education for their children. From our Montessori based Kinder-Program to High School Apprenticeships, we are reimagining what a 21st Century Education can be.]( "Acton Academy Lincoln Photo - More than ever, parents in Lincoln, Nebraska are looking for alternative, independent - private school options to provide the best education for their children. From our Montessori based Kinder-Program to High School Apprenticeships, we are reimagining what a 21st Century Education can be.")
Montessori School
8400 Cody Drive
Lincoln, NE 68512
(402) 858-5151
Lincoln, NE 68512
(402) 858-5151
15.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 124 students Avg. class size: 19 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Pine Lake KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
7301 S 15th St
Lincoln, NE 68512
(402) 421-7301
Lincoln, NE 68512
(402) 421-7301
15.4 miles
Gr: NS-PK
West A Street KinderCare ![West A Street KinderCare Photo - You will find a Daily Dose of Wonder waiting for your child everyday at KinderCare.]( "West A Street KinderCare Photo - You will find a Daily Dose of Wonder waiting for your child everyday at KinderCare.")
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
1460 West A St.
Lincoln, NE 68522
(402) 477-2700
Lincoln, NE 68522
(402) 477-2700
16.4 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Lincoln Knowledge Beginnings ![Lincoln Knowledge Beginnings Photo - Front Lobby]( "Lincoln Knowledge Beginnings Photo - Front Lobby")
Daycare / Preschool
6700 S. 32nd St.
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 423-1188
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 423-1188
16.9 miles
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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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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