Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 1-6
- Enrollment: 25 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
West Catholic Continuation School
About the School
- West Catholic Continuation School in Fordyce, NE, serves 25 co–ed students in grades 1 through 6 within a rural community setting.
- The school operates with a student–teacher ratio of 8:1, supported by 3 teachers.
- It maintains a Catholic religious affiliation and provides a regular elementary education program.
- West Catholic Continuation School is part of the rural education landscape near Fordyce, NE, offering small class sizes in a faith–based environment.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 1-6
- Enrollment: 25 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-6
Students By Grade
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
25 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Children, let us love not in word or speech but in action and truth. (I John 3:18)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for West Catholic Continuation School?
The application deadline for West Catholic Continuation School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school to West Catholic Continuation School is Cedar Catholic High School (7.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Holy Trinity Elementary School (1.7 miles away)
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