Mc Daid Elementary School in North Platte, NE, serves 256 co鈥揺d students from pre鈥搆indergarten through grade 6 in a Catholic, town鈥揵ased setting.
The school has a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 15:1 with 17 teachers supporting a regular elementary program.
Approximately 16% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity within the school community.
Mc Daid Elementary offers an affordable Catholic education option for families seeking a town鈥揵ased private elementary school in North Platte.
The school is located near several other private schools including Our Redeemer Lutheran School and Platte Valley Christian Academy, providing local schooling options for early childhood through grade 12.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 256 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Student Body
Total Students
256 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
16%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Mc Daid Elementary School?
The application deadline for Mc Daid Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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