St. Margaret Mary School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked NE School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 514 students
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

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

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Margaret Mary School
Kind	60
1	56
2	53
3	59
4	55
5	63
6	56
7	58
8	54

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Year Founded

1905

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Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2008

Student Body

Total Students

514 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

10%

State avg.: 20%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

26 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

20:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

15 students

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

St. Margaret Mary School provides a Catholic atmosphere, children who are spiritually, emotionally, intellectually and socially developed to their fullest potential.
Through strong values-based programs and curriculum, we will encourage each individual to become, in a spirit of love and service, personally responsible to God, self, family and community.
The goal of St. Margaret Mary School is to provide opportunities for each student to discover and share his/her own unique gifts as a child of God and to promote acceptance and understanding of those who are different from oneself, in a spirit of respect for the God-given dignity of every human life.
The purpose of the athletic program at St. Margaret Mary Parish is to supplement the spiritual and academic curriculum for all members of the parish.
The SMM athletic program enhances the physical development of the child, promotes a sense of parish spirit, pride and unity.
The program is the most extensive and well-balanced parish program in the city for both boys and girls.
A variety of sports are offered and participation is encouraged.

St. Margaret Mary School provides a Catholic atmosphere, children who are spiritually, emotionally, intellectually and socially developed to their fullest potential.
Through strong values-based programs and curriculum, we will encourage each individual to become, in a spirit of love and service, personally responsible to God, self, family and community.
The goal of St. Margaret Mary School is to provide opportunities for each student to discover and share his/her own unique gifts as a child of God and to promote acceptance and understanding of those who are different from oneself, in a spirit of respect for the God-given dignity of every human life.
The purpose of the athletic program at St. Margaret Mary Parish is to supplement the spiritual and academic curriculum for all members of the parish.
The SMM athletic program enhances the physical development of the child, promotes a sense of parish spirit, pride and unity.
The program is the most extensive and well-balanced parish program in the city for both boys and girls.
A variety of sports are offered and participation is encouraged.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is St. Margaret Mary School's ranking?

St. Margaret Mary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Nebraska for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for St. Margaret Mary School?

The application deadline for St. Margaret Mary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is St. Margaret Mary School located?

St. Margaret Mary School is located in the Central Omaha neighborhood of Omaha, NE. There are 5 other private schools located in Central Omaha.

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The average acceptance rate in Omaha, NE is 84% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).