St. Vincent Depaul School in Seward, NE, serves 48 co–ed udents from pre–kindergarten through grade 5 in a town setting.
The school maintains a udent–teacher ratio of 7:1 with 7 teachers on staff.
Founded as a Catholic elementary school,. Vincent Depaul is affiliated with the National Catholic Educational Association and the National Association of Independent Schools.
udent diversity includes approximately 2.7% students of color within the enrollment.
Tuition and other specific academic recognitions are not indicated; the school serves families seeking Catholic education in a small, community–based environment.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 48 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-5
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
48 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
3%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Motto: The point is this: he who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Monsignor Robert Tucker - Pastor, recognized community leader.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from St. Vincent Depaul School?
St. Vincent Depaul School famous alumni include: Monsignor Robert Tucker - Pastor, recognized community leader..
When is the application deadline for St. Vincent Depaul School?
The application deadline for St. Vincent Depaul School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. Vincent Depaul School is Nebraska Evangelical Lutheran High School (18.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. John Lutheran School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Our Redeemer Lutheran School (5.2 miles away)
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St. John Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
877 N Columbia Ave
Seward, NE 68434
(402) 643-4535
Seward, NE 68434
(402) 643-4535
0.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 177 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Our Redeemer Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
425 South St
Staplehurst, NE 68439
(402) 535-2251
Staplehurst, NE 68439
(402) 535-2251
5.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 63 students
St. Paul Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1100 D St
Utica, NE 68456
(402) 534-2121
Utica, NE 68456
(402) 534-2121
13.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 77 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Nebraska Evangelical Lutheran High School ![Nebraska Evangelical Lutheran High School Photo - Cheer Squad]( "Nebraska Evangelical Lutheran High School Photo - Cheer Squad")
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
203 Kendall Street
Waco, NE 68460
(402) 366-8960
Waco, NE 68460
(402) 366-8960
18.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 56 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
Trinity Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
401 Norval St
Waco, NE 68460
(402) 758-5364
Waco, NE 68460
(402) 758-5364
18.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 26 students Tuition listed
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Nebraska Evangelical Lutheran High School ![Nebraska Evangelical Lutheran High School Photo - Cheer Squad]( "Nebraska Evangelical Lutheran High School Photo - Cheer Squad")
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
203 Kendall Street
Waco, NE 68460
(402) 366-8960
Waco, NE 68460
(402) 366-8960
18.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 56 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
4400 N 1st St
Lincoln, NE 68521
(402) 474-5820
Lincoln, NE 68521
(402) 474-5820
20.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 237 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Aquinas Middle High School
(Catholic)
3420 MN Rd.
David City, NE 68632
(402) 367-3175
David City, NE 68632
(402) 367-3175
21.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 486 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
1100 N 56th Street
Lincoln, NE 68504
(402) 467-5404
Lincoln, NE 68504
(402) 467-5404
24.7 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 323 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 8
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Montessori School
8400 Cody Drive
Lincoln, NE 68512
(402) 858-5151
Lincoln, NE 68512
(402) 858-5151
24.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 112 students Avg. class size: 19 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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St. John Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
877 N Columbia Ave
Seward, NE 68434
(402) 643-4535
Seward, NE 68434
(402) 643-4535
0.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 177 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Our Redeemer Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
425 South St
Staplehurst, NE 68439
(402) 535-2251
Staplehurst, NE 68439
(402) 535-2251
5.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 63 students
St. Paul Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1100 D St
Utica, NE 68456
(402) 534-2121
Utica, NE 68456
(402) 534-2121
13.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 77 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Trinity Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
401 Norval St
Waco, NE 68460
(402) 758-5364
Waco, NE 68460
(402) 758-5364
18.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 26 students Tuition listed
North American Martyrs School
(Catholic)
1101 Isaac Dr
Lincoln, NE 68521
(402) 476-7373
Lincoln, NE 68521
(402) 476-7373
19.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 474 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Our Redeemer Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
425 South St
Staplehurst, NE 68439
(402) 535-2251
Staplehurst, NE 68439
(402) 535-2251
5.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 63 students
St. Paul Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1100 D St
Utica, NE 68456
(402) 534-2121
Utica, NE 68456
(402) 534-2121
13.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 77 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
North American Martyrs School
(Catholic)
1101 Isaac Dr
Lincoln, NE 68521
(402) 476-7373
Lincoln, NE 68521
(402) 476-7373
19.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 474 students
4400 N 1st St
Lincoln, NE 68521
(402) 474-5820
Lincoln, NE 68521
(402) 474-5820
20.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 237 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
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Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
1460 West A St.
Lincoln, NE 68522
(402) 477-2700
Lincoln, NE 68522
(402) 477-2700
20.4 miles
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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Seward High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
532 Northern Heights
Seward, NE 68434
(402) 643-2988
Seward, NE 68434
(402) 643-2988
0.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 511 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Seward Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
200 E Pinewood
Seward, NE 68434
(402) 643-2968
Seward, NE 68434
(402) 643-2968
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 558 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Seward Middle School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2401 Karol Kay Blvd
Seward, NE 68434
(402) 643-2986
Seward, NE 68434
(402) 643-2986
1.2 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 416 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Milford Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1200 West 1st Street
Milford, NE 68405
(402) 761-2408
Milford, NE 68405
(402) 761-2408
10.4 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 430 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Milford High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 G Street
Milford, NE 68405
(402) 761-2525
Milford, NE 68405
(402) 761-2525
10.6 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 379 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
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