The Mission of St. Patrick's Catholic Elementary School of Elkhorn, Nebraska is to "teach as Jesus did.
by challenging every student to be his/her very best academically, behaviorally and spiritually.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Top Ranked NE School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 827 students
- Average class size: 25 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Patrick's Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Nebraska for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Learning Disabilities Supported
Year Founded
2000
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Awards
Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2013
Student Body
Total Students
827 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
49%
Average Class Size
25 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
White and/or gray polo with emblem, navy pants or plaid skirt/skort or plaid skort/skirt, dark green cardigan
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
% on Financial Aid
8%
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
9 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
9 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Academic DecathalonBible Bowl
Chess ClubGeography Bee
RoboticsRosary Club
Spelling BeeStudent to Student Tutoring
Walking Club
School Notes
- School Mascot: St. Patrick's Shamrock
- In November, St. Patrick’s was honored as a recipient of the 2013 National Blue Ribbon School Award. Founded in 1982, the National Blue Ribbon Schools Program recognizes public and private elementary, middle, and high schools where students perform at very high levels or where significant improvements are being made in students' academic achievement. St. Patrick’s was one of 5 private schools in Nebraska and 50 throughout the United States to earn this recognition.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does St. Patrick's Catholic School offer?
St. Patrick's Catholic School offers 9 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Flag Football, Football, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field and Volleyball. St. Patrick's Catholic School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Nebraska for most sports offered.
What is St. Patrick's Catholic School's ranking?
St. Patrick's Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Nebraska for: Largest student body and Most sports offered.
When is the application deadline for St. Patrick's Catholic School?
The application deadline for St. Patrick's Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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