Pope John Xxiii/st.boniface Schools in Elgin, NE offers co–ed Catholic education from pre–kindergarten through 12th grade in a rural setting.
Founded in 1967, the school enrolls 119 students with a student–teacher ratio of 7:1 supported by 16 teachers.
The school is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association, aligning with Catholic educational values.
Serving a total K–12 enrollment of 108 students, /st.boniface Schools provides a small community environment in rural Nebraska.
Located near other private schools within 25 miles, it maintains one of the lower student–teacher ratios compared to nearby options.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 119 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-12
Year Founded
1967
Colors
White, Blue
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
119 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: We are a Christian educational community fostering the spiritual and academic growth of our students, preparing them to live a moral, faith-filled life based on Catholic values.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Pope John Xxiii/st.boniface Schools?
The application deadline for Pope John Xxiii/st.boniface Schools is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Pope John Xxiii/st.boniface Schools is Spalding Academy (24.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Michael's School (20.3 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
20.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 117 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Spalding Academy ![Spalding Academy Photo - Practicing Catholic Faith]( "Spalding Academy Photo - Practicing Catholic Faith")
(Catholic)
130 W Marguerite St
Spalding, NE 68665
(308) 497-2103
Spalding, NE 68665
(308) 497-2103
24.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 82 students
102 W Martin St
Battle Creek, NE 68715
(402) 675-3605
Battle Creek, NE 68715
(402) 675-3605
25 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 140 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Family School
(Catholic)
301 Pine St.
Lindsay, NE 68644
(402) 428-3455
Lindsay, NE 68644
(402) 428-3455
26 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 121 students
Zion Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
520 E Main Street
Pierce, NE 68767
(402) 329-4658
Pierce, NE 68767
(402) 329-4658
32.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 120 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Spalding Academy ![Spalding Academy Photo - Practicing Catholic Faith]( "Spalding Academy Photo - Practicing Catholic Faith")
(Catholic)
130 W Marguerite St
Spalding, NE 68665
(308) 497-2103
Spalding, NE 68665
(308) 497-2103
24.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 82 students
Holy Family School
(Catholic)
301 Pine St.
Lindsay, NE 68644
(402) 428-3455
Lindsay, NE 68644
(402) 428-3455
26 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 121 students
Norfolk Catholic High School
(Catholic)
2300 W Madison Ave
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-2784
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-2784
33.1 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 211 students Avg. class size: 39 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lutheran High Northeast
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2010 N 37th St
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 379-3040
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 379-3040
34.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 122 students
St. Francis Schools
(Catholic)
300 S 7th St
Humphrey, NE 68642
(402) 923-0818
Humphrey, NE 68642
(402) 923-0818
36.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 232 students Avg. class size: 15 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
20.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 117 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Spalding Academy ![Spalding Academy Photo - Practicing Catholic Faith]( "Spalding Academy Photo - Practicing Catholic Faith")
(Catholic)
130 W Marguerite St
Spalding, NE 68665
(308) 497-2103
Spalding, NE 68665
(308) 497-2103
24.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 82 students
102 W Martin St
Battle Creek, NE 68715
(402) 675-3605
Battle Creek, NE 68715
(402) 675-3605
25 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 140 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Family School
(Catholic)
301 Pine St.
Lindsay, NE 68644
(402) 428-3455
Lindsay, NE 68644
(402) 428-3455
26 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 121 students
Zion Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
520 E Main Street
Pierce, NE 68767
(402) 329-4658
Pierce, NE 68767
(402) 329-4658
32.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 120 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 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
20.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 117 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Spalding Academy ![Spalding Academy Photo - Practicing Catholic Faith]( "Spalding Academy Photo - Practicing Catholic Faith")
(Catholic)
130 W Marguerite St
Spalding, NE 68665
(308) 497-2103
Spalding, NE 68665
(308) 497-2103
24.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 82 students
102 W Martin St
Battle Creek, NE 68715
(402) 675-3605
Battle Creek, NE 68715
(402) 675-3605
25 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 140 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Family School
(Catholic)
301 Pine St.
Lindsay, NE 68644
(402) 428-3455
Lindsay, NE 68644
(402) 428-3455
26 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 121 students
Zion Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
520 E Main Street
Pierce, NE 68767
(402) 329-4658
Pierce, NE 68767
(402) 329-4658
32.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 120 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 N 4th St
Elgin, NE 68636
(402) 843-2455
Elgin, NE 68636
(402) 843-2455
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 103 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 N 4th St
Elgin, NE 68636
(402) 843-2455
Elgin, NE 68636
(402) 843-2455
0.3 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 79 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
605 S 6th
Albion, NE 68620
(402) 395-2134
Albion, NE 68620
(402) 395-2134
8.9 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 146 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 J St
Neligh, NE 68756
(402) 887-5290
Neligh, NE 68756
(402) 887-5290
10.8 miles
Gr: 3-6 | 93 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 J St
Neligh, NE 68756
(402) 887-4166
Neligh, NE 68756
(402) 887-4166
10.8 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 144 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
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