St. Mary's School exist in order to create a Catholic educational community where human knowledge, enlightened and enlivened by faith, is shared by teachers, students, parents, pastor and the parish community.
Each individual student at St. Mary's School is important. Learning to like Christian values is part of the development of the self-identity of each child as a person within the Community of Faith, the Church.
St. Mary's School endeavors to develop the mental, the emotional, the social, the physical, and most of all, the spiritual life of each child.
Therefore, the curriculum is considered. Each child's learning and experiences will affect his/her ideas attitudes and habits of living, not only in the school, but at home, in the parish, in the local community, and in the Community of Faith, the Church.
Catholic faith is a way of life for the Catholic family, not a mere presentation of doctrine by a teacher in a classroom.
Parents are the primary educators of their children. We rely on the family to practice, support, nurture and develop the Catholic faith through regular Mass attendance, active participation in the sacraments, etc.
Non-Catholic families should practice the beliefs they profess and respect our Catholic faith as we respect theirs.
St. Mary's admits children of any race, religion, color or national origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities, generally accorded or made available to children at school.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 49 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
49 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
31%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Pam Boehle, Archdiocesan Board of Education Elementary Teacher of the Year in 1993
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from St. Mary Elementary School?
St. Mary Elementary School famous alumni include: Pam Boehle, Archdiocesan Board of Education Elementary Teacher of the Year in 1993.
When is the application deadline for St. Mary Elementary School?
The application deadline for St. Mary Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. Mary Elementary School is Lutheran High Northeast (25.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Trinity Lutheran School (17.3 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Trinity Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
212 W 4th St.
Hoskins, NE 68740
(402) 565-4517
Hoskins, NE 68740
(402) 565-4517
17.3 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 26 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 4
Immanuel Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
105 Elm St
Hadar, NE 68738
(402) 371-0685
Hadar, NE 68738
(402) 371-0685
24 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 23 students Tuition listed
1010 Georgia Ave
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-1233
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-1233
24.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 111 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Christ Lutheran School ![Christ Lutheran School Photo - Student and Mrs. Wasson work through a math lesson together.]( "Christ Lutheran School Photo - Student and Mrs. Wasson work through a math lesson together.")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
511 South 5th Street
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-5536
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-5536
25.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 311 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lutheran High Northeast
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2010 N 37th St
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 379-3040
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 379-3040
25.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 122 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Lutheran High Northeast
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2010 N 37th St
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 379-3040
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 379-3040
25.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 122 students
Norfolk Catholic High School
(Catholic)
2300 W Madison Ave
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-2784
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-2784
26.1 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 211 students Avg. class size: 39 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cedar Catholic High School
(Catholic)
401 S Broadway Ave
Hartington, NE 68739
(402) 254-3906
Hartington, NE 68739
(402) 254-3906
29.6 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 177 students
Guardian Angels Central Catholic High School
(Catholic)
419 E Decatur St
West Point, NE 68788
(402) 372-5326
West Point, NE 68788
(402) 372-5326
31.3 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 147 students Tuition listed
Bishop Heelan Catholic High School ![Bishop Heelan Catholic High School Photo - Our students take great PRIDE in all of the school activities]( "Bishop Heelan Catholic High School Photo - Our students take great PRIDE in all of the school activities")
(Catholic)
1021 Douglas St
Sioux City, IA 51105
(712) 252-0573
Sioux City, IA 51105
(712) 252-0573
36 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 499 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 24 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Trinity Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
212 W 4th St.
Hoskins, NE 68740
(402) 565-4517
Hoskins, NE 68740
(402) 565-4517
17.3 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 26 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 4
Immanuel Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
105 Elm St
Hadar, NE 68738
(402) 371-0685
Hadar, NE 68738
(402) 371-0685
24 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 23 students Tuition listed
1010 Georgia Ave
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-1233
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-1233
24.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 111 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Christ Lutheran School ![Christ Lutheran School Photo - Student and Mrs. Wasson work through a math lesson together.]( "Christ Lutheran School Photo - Student and Mrs. Wasson work through a math lesson together.")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
511 South 5th Street
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-5536
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-5536
25.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 311 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Norfolk Catholic Elementary School
(Catholic)
2301 W Madison Ave
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-4584
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-4584
26.1 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 343 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Trinity Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
212 W 4th St.
Hoskins, NE 68740
(402) 565-4517
Hoskins, NE 68740
(402) 565-4517
17.3 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 26 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 4
Immanuel Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
105 Elm St
Hadar, NE 68738
(402) 371-0685
Hadar, NE 68738
(402) 371-0685
24 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 23 students Tuition listed
1010 Georgia Ave
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-1233
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-1233
24.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 111 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Christ Lutheran School ![Christ Lutheran School Photo - Student and Mrs. Wasson work through a math lesson together.]( "Christ Lutheran School Photo - Student and Mrs. Wasson work through a math lesson together.")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
511 South 5th Street
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-5536
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-5536
25.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 311 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Norfolk Catholic Elementary School
(Catholic)
2301 W Madison Ave
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-4584
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-4584
26.1 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 343 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
803 Providence Rd Sunnyview Pl
Wayne, NE 68787
(402) 833-1450
Wayne, NE 68787
(402) 833-1450
0.3 miles
Gr: PK | 46 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 46:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Wayne Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
312 Douglas Street
Wayne, NE 68787
(402) 375-3854
Wayne, NE 68787
(402) 375-3854
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 499 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Wayne High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
611 W 7th St
Wayne, NE 68787
(402) 375-3150
Wayne, NE 68787
(402) 375-3150
0.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 323 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Wayne Junior High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
611 West 7th Street
Wayne, NE 68787
(402) 375-3150
Wayne, NE 68787
(402) 375-3150
0.6 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 148 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
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