Spalding Academy in Spalding, NE, is a rural Catholic co–educational school serving grades PK through 12 with a total enrollment of 82 students.
Founded in 1901, the school has 15 teachers and maintains a student–teacher ratio of 5:1.
The school reports 9.38% student diversity within its PK–12 enrollment.
As a Catholic school affiliated with the National Catholic Educational Association, Spalding Academy offers a combined elementary and secondary education program.
Spalding Academy serves families seeking a rural NE Catholic PK–12 school with small class sizes and religious instruction.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 82 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Students with IEPs
Year Founded
1901
Student Body
Total Students
82 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
9%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Gospel values in a strong academic setting.
- * Strong Catholic Identity based on the Dominican Charisms: study, prayer, community and service.
- *Strong College Preparatory Academic Program students graduating with 6 math classes and 6 science classes, 4 years of Theology, History and English along with 2 years of foreign language and other electives. Many students taking dual college credit classes.
- *Elementary students test above National Average on Terra Nova Tests. Strong base for Math, Science, and Social Studies taught in the middle grades.
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Distinguished Alumni
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from Spalding Academy?
Spalding Academy famous alumni include: Distinguished Alumni.
When is the application deadline for Spalding Academy?
The application deadline for Spalding Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Spalding Academy is Pope John Xxiii/st.boniface Schools (24.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Michael's School (18.5 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Michael's School
(Catholic)
520 W Church St
Albion, NE 68620
(402) 395-2926
Albion, NE 68620
(402) 395-2926
18.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 117 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Pope John Xxiii/st.boniface Schools
(Catholic)
303 Remington St.
Elgin, NE 68636
(402) 843-5325
Elgin, NE 68636
(402) 843-5325
24.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 119 students
St. Mary Elementary School
(Catholic)
527 N 20th St
Ord, NE 68862
(308) 728-5389
Ord, NE 68862
(308) 728-5389
30.1 miles
Gr: K-6 | 56 students
Holy Family School
(Catholic)
301 Pine St.
Lindsay, NE 68644
(402) 428-3455
Lindsay, NE 68644
(402) 428-3455
38 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 121 students
Zion Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1655 Worms Rd
Saint Libory, NE 68872
(308) 687-6486
Saint Libory, NE 68872
(308) 687-6486
41 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 19 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Pope John Xxiii/st.boniface Schools
(Catholic)
303 Remington St.
Elgin, NE 68636
(402) 843-5325
Elgin, NE 68636
(402) 843-5325
24.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 119 students
Holy Family School
(Catholic)
301 Pine St.
Lindsay, NE 68644
(402) 428-3455
Lindsay, NE 68644
(402) 428-3455
38 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 121 students
1847 Inskip Ave
Central City, NE 68826
(308) 946-3836
Central City, NE 68826
(308) 946-3836
42.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 234 students
St. Francis Schools
(Catholic)
300 S 7th St
Humphrey, NE 68642
(402) 923-0818
Humphrey, NE 68642
(402) 923-0818
45.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 232 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Norfolk Catholic High School
(Catholic)
2300 W Madison Ave
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-2784
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-2784
53 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 211 students Avg. class size: 39 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Michael's School
(Catholic)
520 W Church St
Albion, NE 68620
(402) 395-2926
Albion, NE 68620
(402) 395-2926
18.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 117 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Pope John Xxiii/st.boniface Schools
(Catholic)
303 Remington St.
Elgin, NE 68636
(402) 843-5325
Elgin, NE 68636
(402) 843-5325
24.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 119 students
St. Mary Elementary School
(Catholic)
527 N 20th St
Ord, NE 68862
(308) 728-5389
Ord, NE 68862
(308) 728-5389
30.1 miles
Gr: K-6 | 56 students
Holy Family School
(Catholic)
301 Pine St.
Lindsay, NE 68644
(402) 428-3455
Lindsay, NE 68644
(402) 428-3455
38 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 121 students
Zion Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1655 Worms Rd
Saint Libory, NE 68872
(308) 687-6486
Saint Libory, NE 68872
(308) 687-6486
41 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 19 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Michael's School
(Catholic)
520 W Church St
Albion, NE 68620
(402) 395-2926
Albion, NE 68620
(402) 395-2926
18.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 117 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Pope John Xxiii/st.boniface Schools
(Catholic)
303 Remington St.
Elgin, NE 68636
(402) 843-5325
Elgin, NE 68636
(402) 843-5325
24.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 119 students
Holy Family School
(Catholic)
301 Pine St.
Lindsay, NE 68644
(402) 428-3455
Lindsay, NE 68644
(402) 428-3455
38 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 121 students
1847 Inskip Ave
Central City, NE 68826
(308) 946-3836
Central City, NE 68826
(308) 946-3836
42.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 234 students
102 W Martin St
Battle Creek, NE 68715
(402) 675-3605
Battle Creek, NE 68715
(402) 675-3605
44.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 140 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
124 S Ash
Spalding, NE 68665
(308) 497-2431
Spalding, NE 68665
(308) 497-2431
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 48 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
124 S Ash
Spalding, NE 68665
(308) 497-2431
Spalding, NE 68665
(308) 497-2431
0.1 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 46 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
304 North Shannon Street
Greeley, NE 68842
(308) 428-3145
Greeley, NE 68842
(308) 428-3145
12.8 miles
Gr: PK | 12 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
303 N Indian
Scotia, NE 68875
(308) 428-3145
Scotia, NE 68875
(308) 428-3145
12.9 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 183 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
304 North Shannon Street
Greeley, NE 68842
(308) 428-3145
Greeley, NE 68842
(308) 428-3145
12.9 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 133 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
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