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
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
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
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 11:1
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).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. Michael's Elementary School is St. Cecilia Middle Sch/high School (2.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Zion Classical Academy (0.9 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Zion Classical Academy
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
465 S Marian Rd
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 462-5012
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 462-5012
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 89 students
St. Cecilia Middle Sch/high School
(Catholic)
521 N Kansas Ave
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 462-2105
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 462-2105
2 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 253 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
Christ Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
13175 W 70th St
Juniata, NE 68955
(402) 744-4991
Juniata, NE 68955
(402) 744-4991
9.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 85 students
Grand Island Lutheran High ![Grand Island Lutheran High Photo - Grand Island Lutheran High, formerly Heartland Lutheran, serves students in grades 7-12.]( "Grand Island Lutheran High Photo - Grand Island Lutheran High, formerly Heartland Lutheran, serves students in grades 7-12.")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
3900 W Husker Highway
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-3900
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-3900
20.6 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 99 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Platte Valley Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
636 S Shady Bend Road
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 384-1480
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 384-1480
23.6 miles
Gr: 2-8 | 10 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Cecilia Middle Sch/high School
(Catholic)
521 N Kansas Ave
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 462-2105
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 462-2105
2 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 253 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
Grand Island Lutheran High ![Grand Island Lutheran High Photo - Grand Island Lutheran High, formerly Heartland Lutheran, serves students in grades 7-12.]( "Grand Island Lutheran High Photo - Grand Island Lutheran High, formerly Heartland Lutheran, serves students in grades 7-12.")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
3900 W Husker Highway
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-3900
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-3900
20.6 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 99 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Central Catholic Middle & High School
(Catholic)
1200 Ruby Avenue
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 384-2440
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 384-2440
23.7 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 276 students Avg. class size: 47 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1004 E Ash St
Sutton, NE 68979
(402) 773-4845
Sutton, NE 68979
(402) 773-4845
29.7 miles
Gr: K-9 | 28 students
Catholic High School Of Kearney
(Catholic)
110 E 35th St
Kearney, NE 68847
(308) 234-2610
Kearney, NE 68847
(308) 234-2610
35.3 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 369 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Zion Classical Academy
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
465 S Marian Rd
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 462-5012
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 462-5012
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 89 students
St. Cecilia Middle Sch/high School
(Catholic)
521 N Kansas Ave
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 462-2105
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 462-2105
2 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 253 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
Christ Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
13175 W 70th St
Juniata, NE 68955
(402) 744-4991
Juniata, NE 68955
(402) 744-4991
9.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 85 students
Grand Island Lutheran High ![Grand Island Lutheran High Photo - Grand Island Lutheran High, formerly Heartland Lutheran, serves students in grades 7-12.]( "Grand Island Lutheran High Photo - Grand Island Lutheran High, formerly Heartland Lutheran, serves students in grades 7-12.")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
3900 W Husker Highway
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-3900
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-3900
20.6 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 99 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Platte Valley Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
636 S Shady Bend Road
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 384-1480
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 384-1480
23.6 miles
Gr: 2-8 | 10 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Zion Classical Academy
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
465 S Marian Rd
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 462-5012
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 462-5012
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 89 students
Christ Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
13175 W 70th St
Juniata, NE 68955
(402) 744-4991
Juniata, NE 68955
(402) 744-4991
9.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 85 students
Trinity Lutheran School ![Trinity Lutheran School Photo - Trinity Lutheran School a PreK-6th grade elementary school in Grand Island, NE.]( "Trinity Lutheran School Photo - Trinity Lutheran School a PreK-6th grade elementary school in Grand Island, NE.")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
208 W 13th St
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 382-5274
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 382-5274
24.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 181 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
Zion Lutheran School ![Zion Lutheran School Photo]( "Zion Lutheran School Photo")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2421 Avenue C
Kearney, NE 68847
(308) 234-3410
Kearney, NE 68847
(308) 234-3410
35 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 181 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Faith Christian School
(Christian)
5710 19th Ave
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 236-8744
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 236-8744
35.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 81 students Avg. class size: 5 students Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Hastings Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
201 N Marian Road
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 461-7520
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 461-7520
0.4 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 757 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
5807 Osborne Drive West
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 463-5611
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 463-5611
0.6 miles
Gr: PK
Hawthorne Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2200 W 9th St
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 461-7540
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 461-7540
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 343 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
1515 West 8th Street
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 461-7545
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 461-7545
1.2 miles
Gr: PK | 501 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 46:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Raymond A Watson Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1720 N Crane
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 461-7593
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 461-7593
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 336 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
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