St. Isidore Elementary School in Columbus, NE serves 271 udents from pre–kindergarten through 6th grade in a co–ed, Catholic elementary program.
The school operates with a udent–teacher ratio of 17:1 and employs 16 teachers to support its academic offerings.
Annual tuition for. Isidore Elementary is $3,950, slightly above the average private elementary school tuition of $3,608 in Columbus.
Located in a town setting,. Isidore is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association and represents a diversity of approximately 2% udents of color.
The school is one of several private Catholic options in Columbus, ranking alongside nearby schools such as. Bonaventure Elementary with comparable grade spans and enrollment sizes.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 271 students
- Yearly Tuition: $3,950
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
271 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
2%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. Isidore Elementary School cost?
St. Isidore Elementary School's tuition is approximately $3,950 for private students.
What schools are St. Isidore Elementary School often compared to?
St. Isidore Elementary School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Bonaventure Elementary School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for St. Isidore Elementary School?
The application deadline for St. Isidore Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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Popular comparisons: St. Isidore Elementary School vs. St. Bonaventure Elementary School
The nearest high school to St. Isidore Elementary School is Scotus Central Catholic Junior/Senior High School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Columbus Christian School (0.5 miles away)
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Columbus Christian School
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(402) 562-6470
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 562-6470
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(402) 564-8423
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Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-7165
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-7165
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St. Bonaventure Elementary School
(Catholic)
1604 15th St
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-7153
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-7153
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Columbus, NE 68601
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(402) 564-4767
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1554 18th Ave
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-7165
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-7165
1.3 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 398 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
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3420 MN Rd.
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(402) 367-3175
David City, NE 68632
(402) 367-3175
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Gr: PK-12 | 486 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
St. Francis Schools
(Catholic)
300 S 7th St
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(402) 923-0818
Humphrey, NE 68642
(402) 923-0818
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Holy Family School
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301 Pine St.
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(402) 428-3455
Lindsay, NE 68644
(402) 428-3455
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(402) 366-8960
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Columbus Christian School
(Christian)
3418 15th St
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 562-6470
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 562-6470
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2865 26th Avenue
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(402) 564-8423
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(402) 564-8423
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(402) 564-7165
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-7165
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Gr: 7-12 | 398 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
1.5 miles
Gr: K-6 | 196 students Tuition listed
1719 6th Street
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-4767
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-4767
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 131 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
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Miles
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Columbus Christian School
(Christian)
3418 15th St
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 562-6470
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 562-6470
0.5 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
1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 204 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1719 6th Street
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(402) 564-4767
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-4767
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(402) 564-3531
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
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3/
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4100 Adamy St
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(402) 563-7075
Columbus, NE 68602
(402) 563-7075
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Alternative School
2563 44th Ave
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-0815
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-0815
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Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-0815
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-0815
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-12
(Math: 52% | Reading: 37%)
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(402) 563-7060
Columbus, NE 68602
(402) 563-7060
0.9 miles
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(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
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(402) 563-7030
Columbus, NE 68602
(402) 563-7030
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