St. James Elementary School serves 109 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).
The student:teacher of St. James Elementary School is 11:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Catholic.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked NE School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 109 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. James Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Year Founded
1887
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
109 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
69%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$3,000/year
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Our Mission as the St. James Catholic School Family is to provide a Christ-centered education that will form apostles who will assume their role in building up the kingdom of God.
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Sr. Mary Alma, Administrator of the Year
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from St. James Elementary School?
St. James Elementary School famous alumni include: Sr. Mary Alma, Administrator of the Year.
What is St. James Elementary School's ranking?
St. James Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Nebraska for: Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. James Elementary School?
The application deadline for St. James Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 糖心原创s
The nearest high school to St. James Elementary School is Acton Academy Lincoln (15.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Prairie Hill Learning Center (13.2 miles away)
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Prairie Hill Learning Center ![Prairie Hill Learning Center Photo - Prairie Hill is a nature-based Montessori school serving children 18 months to 8th grade on a beautiful 12-acre campus near Lincoln, Nebraska for over 40 years.]( "Prairie Hill Learning Center Photo - Prairie Hill is a nature-based Montessori school serving children 18 months to 8th grade on a beautiful 12-acre campus near Lincoln, Nebraska for over 40 years.")
Montessori School
17705 S 12th St
Roca, NE 68430
(402) 438-6668
Roca, NE 68430
(402) 438-6668
13.2 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 83 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Acton Academy Lincoln ![Acton Academy Lincoln Photo - More than ever, parents in Lincoln, Nebraska are looking for alternative, independent - private school options to provide the best education for their children. From our Montessori based Kinder-Program to High School Apprenticeships, we are reimagining what a 21st Century Education can be.]( "Acton Academy Lincoln Photo - More than ever, parents in Lincoln, Nebraska are looking for alternative, independent - private school options to provide the best education for their children. From our Montessori based Kinder-Program to High School Apprenticeships, we are reimagining what a 21st Century Education can be.")
Montessori School
8400 Cody Drive
Lincoln, NE 68512
(402) 858-5151
Lincoln, NE 68512
(402) 858-5151
15.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 112 students Avg. class size: 19 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Pine Lake KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
7301 S 15th St
Lincoln, NE 68512
(402) 421-7301
Lincoln, NE 68512
(402) 421-7301
15.4 miles
Gr: NS-PK
West A Street KinderCare ![West A Street KinderCare Photo - You will find a Daily Dose of Wonder waiting for your child everyday at KinderCare.]( "West A Street KinderCare Photo - You will find a Daily Dose of Wonder waiting for your child everyday at KinderCare.")
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
1460 West A St.
Lincoln, NE 68522
(402) 477-2700
Lincoln, NE 68522
(402) 477-2700
16.4 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Lincoln Knowledge Beginnings ![Lincoln Knowledge Beginnings Photo - Front Lobby]( "Lincoln Knowledge Beginnings Photo - Front Lobby")
Daycare / Preschool
6700 S. 32nd St.
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 423-1188
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 423-1188
16.9 miles
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
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