St. James Elementary School

525 E 14th St
Crete, NE 68333

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 (2025-26)

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:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-6

Year Founded

1887

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

109 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

69%

State avg.: 20%

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

Online Application

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 Facts (2025-26)

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 $7,096 for elementary schools and $10,850 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).