St. Wenceslaus Catholic School
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 just under 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 it 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.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Top Ranked NE School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 916 students
- Yearly Tuition: $3,300
- Acceptance rate: 97%
- Average class size: 26 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Wenceslaus Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
Student Body
Sports offered
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Individual Education Plans
Year Founded
1877
School Calendar
Awards
Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2019
Student Body
Total Students
916 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
4%
State avg.: 17%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
71%
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.
Boys wear navy blue pants and polo shirt. Girls wear a pleated skirt and polo shirt.
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
% on Financial Aid
8%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
Acceptance Rate
97%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Mr. William Peter Huben
Admissions Associate
Mrs. Corey LeGrand
Sports
Total Sports Offered
9 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
1 extracurricular
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Arts and Music Programs:
We offer a variety of clubs and activities to develop a well rounded student.
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 almost 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 it 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
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. Wenceslaus Catholic School cost?
St. Wenceslaus Catholic School's tuition is approximately $3,300 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of St. Wenceslaus Catholic School?
The acceptance rate of St. Wenceslaus Catholic School is 97%, which is higher than the national average of 94%.
What sports does St. Wenceslaus Catholic School offer?
St. Wenceslaus Catholic School offers 9 interscholastic sports: Archery, Basketball, Cross Country, Dance, Football, Marksmanship, Soccer, Track and Field and Volleyball. St. Wenceslaus Catholic School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Nebraska for most sports offered.
What is St. Wenceslaus Catholic School's ranking?
St. Wenceslaus Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Nebraska for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees, Largest student body, Most sports offered and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Wenceslaus Catholic School?
The application deadline for St. Wenceslaus Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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