St. Michael Elementary School is a Catholic co–ed elementary school in rural Fairbury, NE, serving grades PK through 6 with a total enrollment of 28 udents.
The school maintains a udent–teacher ratio of 9:1 with 3 teachers on staff, supporting small class sizes in a rural community setting.
Approximately 5.56% of the udent body represents students of color, reflecting some degree of diversity within the school population.
Michael Elementary School is one of several private religious elementary options within a 30–mile radius, with nearby schools offering PK–8 programs and larger enrollments.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Student Body
Total Students
28 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. Michael Elementary School?
The application deadline for St. Michael Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. Michael Elementary School is Acton Academy Lincoln (46.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Pauls Lutheran School (13.2 miles away)
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St. Pauls Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
108 E Highway 4
Plymouth, NE 68424
(402) 656-4465
Plymouth, NE 68424
(402) 656-4465
13.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 81 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
St. Joseph Elementary School
(Catholic)
420 N 6th St
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-5033
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-5033
22.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 89 students
St. John's School
(Catholic)
100 S Church St
Hanover, KS 66945
(785) 337-2368
Hanover, KS 66945
(785) 337-2368
23.5 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 103 students Acceptance rate listed
St. Pauls Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
930 Prairie Ln
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-3414
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-3414
23.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 139 students Avg. class size: 13 students Extracurrculars: 1 Acceptance rate listed
Deshler Lutheran School![Deshler Lutheran School Photo]( "Deshler Lutheran School Photo")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
509 E Hebron Avw
Deshler, NE 68340
(402) 365-7858
Deshler, NE 68340
(402) 365-7858
30.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 44 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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