St. Wenceslaus Catholic Elementary School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked NE School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 921 students
Yearly Tuition: $4,500
Acceptance rate: 97%
Average class size: 26 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

St. Wenceslaus Catholic Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Nebraska for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Wenceslaus Catholic Elementary School
Pre-K	105
Kind	92
1	81
2	96
3	91
4	89
5	92
6	93
7	87
8	95

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Individual Education Plans

Year Founded

1877

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2019

Student Body

Total Students

921 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 20%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

44 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

21:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

78%

Average Class Size

26 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Boys wear navy blue pants and polo shirt. Girls wear a pleated skirt and polo shirt.

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$4,500

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% on Financial Aid

Average Financial Aid Grant

$1,500

Acceptance Rate

97%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Mr. William Peter Huben

Admissions Associate

Mrs. Corey LeGrand

Endowment Size

$3.5 million

Sports

Total Sports Offered

8 sports

Sports

ArcheryBasketball

Cross CountryFootball

MarksmanshipSoccer

Track and FieldVolleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

11 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Art ClubBook Club

Campus MinistryChess Club

DramaLeadership Academy

Social JusticeYear Book

Arts and Music Programs:

Grade Level Music ProgramsHonor Choir

We offer a variety of clubs and activities to develop a well rounded student.

School Notes

St. Wenceslaus Catholic School is committed to ensuring academic excellence in a safe, secure Christ-centered environment with a genuine Catholic identity.
Our school is dedicated to the responsibility of educating over 900 young men and women preschool through 8th grade.
The students in our school have the daily opportunity to study, share and bear witness to the Gospel.
Regular participation in school Masses leads students toward a meaningful appreciation of the Sunday Liturgy.
Students are encouraged to pray and learn to develop their own personal relationship with Christ.
In our Catholic school, students learn about virtue.
They learn to respect the dignity of life in all of its stages, beginning with conception, to recognize that every person is made in the image and likeness of God, and to develop a healthy and well-formed conscience that enables them to live morally good lives.

St. Wenceslaus Catholic School is committed to ensuring academic excellence in a safe, secure Christ-centered environment with a genuine Catholic identity. Our school is dedicated to the responsibility of educating over 900 young men and women from preschool through 8th grade. The students in our school have the daily opportunity to study, share, and bear witness to the Gospel. Regular participation in school Masses leads students toward a meaningful appreciation of the Sunday Liturgy. Students are encouraged to pray and learn to develop their own personal relationship with Christ. In our Catholic school, students learn about virtue. They learn to respect the dignity of life in all of its stages, beginning with conception, to recognize that every person is made in the image and likeness of God, and to develop a healthy and well-formed conscience that enables them to live morally good lives.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Wenceslaus Catholic Elementary School cost?

St. Wenceslaus Catholic Elementary School's tuition is approximately $4,500 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of St. Wenceslaus Catholic Elementary School?

The acceptance rate of St. Wenceslaus Catholic Elementary School is 97%, which is higher than the national average of 91%.

What sports does St. Wenceslaus Catholic Elementary School offer?

St. Wenceslaus Catholic Elementary School offers 8 interscholastic sports: Archery, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Marksmanship, Soccer, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is St. Wenceslaus Catholic Elementary School's ranking?

St. Wenceslaus Catholic Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Nebraska for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees, Largest student body, Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for St. Wenceslaus Catholic Elementary School?

The application deadline for St. Wenceslaus Catholic Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is St. Wenceslaus Catholic Elementary School located?

St. Wenceslaus Catholic Elementary School is located in the West Omaha neighborhood of Omaha, NE. There are 11 other private schools located in West Omaha.

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The average private school tuition in Omaha, NE is $8,422 for elementary schools and $11,902 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Omaha, NE is 84% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).