Our mission is to provide a Christ centered setting to promote a Christian outlook on life and a commitment to religious values which will be the basis of each student's successful role in the church, family and in civic relationships.
To achieve this goal, St. Marys strives to provide a learning environment that promotes academic achievement for all students by developing their unique abilities and interests in order to prepare them for their future vocations and for their civic and religious responsibilities.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 250 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
250 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
2%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Aquinas Catholic Elementary School often compared to?
Aquinas Catholic Elementary School is often viewed alongside schools like Aquinas Middle High School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Aquinas Catholic Elementary School?
The application deadline for Aquinas Catholic Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
Popular comparisons: Aquinas Catholic Elementary School vs. Aquinas Middle High School
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Aquinas Catholic Elementary School is Aquinas Middle High School (1.6 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Aquinas Middle High School
(Catholic)
3420 MN Rd.
David City, NE 68632
(402) 367-3175
David City, NE 68632
(402) 367-3175
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 486 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
1719 6th Street
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-4767
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-4767
16 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 131 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
St. Bonaventure Elementary School
(Catholic)
1604 15th St
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-7153
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-7153
16.4 miles
Gr: K-6 | 196 students Tuition listed
1554 18th Ave
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-7165
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-7165
16.5 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 398 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Columbus Christian School
(Christian)
3418 15th St
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 562-6470
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 562-6470
17.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 34 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Aquinas Middle High School
(Catholic)
3420 MN Rd.
David City, NE 68632
(402) 367-3175
David City, NE 68632
(402) 367-3175
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 486 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
1554 18th Ave
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-7165
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-7165
16.5 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 398 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Bishop Neumann High School
(Catholic)
202 S Linden St
Wahoo, NE 68066
(402) 443-4151
Wahoo, NE 68066
(402) 443-4151
26.8 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 281 students Avg. class size: 15 students Acceptance rate listed
Nebraska Evangelical Lutheran High School ![Nebraska Evangelical Lutheran High School Photo - Cheer Squad]( "Nebraska Evangelical Lutheran High School Photo - Cheer Squad")
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
203 Kendall Street
Waco, NE 68460
(402) 366-8960
Waco, NE 68460
(402) 366-8960
30.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 56 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
545 E 4th St
Fremont, NE 68025
(402) 721-9683
Fremont, NE 68025
(402) 721-9683
35.1 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 203 students Avg. class size: 31 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Aquinas Middle High School
(Catholic)
3420 MN Rd.
David City, NE 68632
(402) 367-3175
David City, NE 68632
(402) 367-3175
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 486 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
1719 6th Street
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-4767
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-4767
16 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 131 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
St. Bonaventure Elementary School
(Catholic)
1604 15th St
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-7153
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-7153
16.4 miles
Gr: K-6 | 196 students Tuition listed
1554 18th Ave
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-7165
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-7165
16.5 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 398 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Columbus Christian School
(Christian)
3418 15th St
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 562-6470
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 562-6470
17.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 34 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Aquinas Middle High School
(Catholic)
3420 MN Rd.
David City, NE 68632
(402) 367-3175
David City, NE 68632
(402) 367-3175
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 486 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
1719 6th Street
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-4767
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-4767
16 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 131 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Columbus Christian School
(Christian)
3418 15th St
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 562-6470
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 562-6470
17.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 34 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Immanuel Lutheran School ![Immanuel Lutheran School Photo]( "Immanuel Lutheran School Photo")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2865 26th Avenue
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-8423
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-8423
17.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 204 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Isidore Elementary School
(Catholic)
3821 20th St
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-2604
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-2604
17.6 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 271 students Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
826 E St
David City, NE 68632
(402) 367-3779
David City, NE 68632
(402) 367-3779
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 315 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
750 D St
David City, NE 68632
(402) 367-3187
David City, NE 68632
(402) 367-3187
0.5 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 307 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
612 Park St
Bellwood, NE 68624
(402) 538-4805
Bellwood, NE 68624
(402) 538-4805
8.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 78 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
212 S Madison
Brainard, NE 68626
(402) 545-2081
Brainard, NE 68626
(402) 545-2081
8.5 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 124 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
212 S Madison
Brainard, NE 68626
(402) 545-2081
Brainard, NE 68626
(402) 545-2081
8.5 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 151 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
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