Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked NE School
- Grades: 1-12
- Enrollment: 299 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
St. Patrick Junior Senior High School
About the School
- The Catholic schools in North Platte had their beginnings in the19th century tradition of "a Catholic school in every parish." Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, patroness of Catholic schools, founded the first Catholic schools and was influential in the development of the parish school tradition.
- In the 1880's, when North Platte was still a young community, Fr. Conway first suggested a Catholic school to the community.
- On September 8, 1891, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Concordia, Kansas, opened "Nativity Convent School" on the corner at Fourth and Walnut Streets.
- The local Superior was Sister Francis Joseph Leary, CSJ. The pastor was the Rev. Michael O'Toole.
- Among the first students was Irma Cody, daughter of the famous Colonel William F. Cody, otherwise known as "Buffalo Bill." Five young ladies were the first graduates of our school in the year 1895.
- A year later the first boy to graduate was Thomas Jeffers.
- Members of his family have been enrolled almost continuously since that time.
- The mission of the North Platte Catholic Schools is to assist parents and the Catholic church in the Catholic/ Christian formation of their children, while providing a high quality academic education which challenges all students to reach their full human potential.
- The Catholic schools in North Platte had their beginnings in the19th century tradition of "a Catholic school in every parish." Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, patroness of Catholic schools, founded the first Catholic schools and was influential in the development of the parish school tradition.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked NE School
- Grades: 1-12
- Enrollment: 299 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
St. Patrick Junior Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Facts
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1891
Colors
White, Green, Gold
Student Body
Total Students
299 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
16%
State avg.: 20%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are St. Patrick Junior Senior High School often compared to?
St. Patrick Junior Senior High School is often viewed alongside schools like Our Redeemer Lutheran School by visitors of our site.
What is St. Patrick Junior Senior High School's ranking?
St. Patrick Junior Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Nebraska for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Patrick Junior Senior High School?
The application deadline for St. Patrick Junior Senior High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school to St. Patrick Junior Senior High School is St. Patrick High School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Mc Daid Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
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Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 3
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