St. Michael's Elementary School

St. Michael's Elementary School in Haings, NE serves 286 students from pre–kindergarten through 5th grade in a town community setting.
The school has a udent–teacher ratio of 14:1 with 20 total teachers supporting co–educational Catholic elementary education.
Founded in 1887,. Michael's Elementary ranks among the olde private schools in Nebraska.
Annual tuition is $6,357, reflecting the co of Catholic elementary education in the Hastings area.
The udent population includes 16.5% students of color, representing some diversity within the school community.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top-Ranked NE School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 286 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $6,357
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

St. Michael's Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Nebraska for:

Category
Attribute
School History

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Year Founded
1887
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
286 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
16%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade
St. Michael's Elementary School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 13:1
Number of AP/Advanced Courses
12 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost

School Notes

  • School Motto: Authentically Catholic, Distinctly Different, and Surprisingly Possible.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Michael's Elementary School cost?
St. Michael's Elementary School's tuition is approximately $6,357 for private students.
What is St. Michael's Elementary School's ranking?
St. Michael's Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Nebraska for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Michael's Elementary School?
The application deadline for St. Michael's Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top-Ranked NE School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 286 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $6,357
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Nebraska is $7,106 for elementary schools and $10,878 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).

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