St. Michael's Elementary School in Haings, NE serves 286 students from pre鈥搆indergarten through 5th grade in a town community setting.
The school has a udent鈥搕eacher ratio of 14:1 with 20 total teachers supporting co鈥揺ducational Catholic elementary education.
Founded in 1887,. Michael's Elementary ranks among the olde private schools in Nebraska.
Annual tuition is $6,357, reflecting the co of Catholic elementary education in the Hastings area.
The udent population includes 16.5% students of color, representing some diversity within the school community.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked NE School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 286 students
- Yearly Tuition: $6,357
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Michael's Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Year Founded
1887
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
286 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
16%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.:
Number of AP/Advanced Courses
12 courses
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
School Notes
- School Motto: Authentically Catholic, Distinctly Different, and Surprisingly Possible.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. Michael's Elementary School cost?
St. Michael's Elementary School's tuition is approximately $6,357 for private students.
What is St. Michael's Elementary School's ranking?
St. Michael's Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Nebraska for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Michael's Elementary School?
The application deadline for St. Michael's Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to St. Michael's Elementary School is St. Cecilia Middle Sch/high School (2.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Zion Classical Academy (0.9 miles away)
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Zion Classical Academy
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
465 S Marian Rd
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 462-5012
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 462-5012
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 89 students
St. Cecilia Middle Sch/high School
(Catholic)
521 N Kansas Ave
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 462-2105
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 462-2105
2 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 253 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
Christ Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
13175 W 70th St
Juniata, NE 68955
(402) 744-4991
Juniata, NE 68955
(402) 744-4991
9.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 85 students
Grand Island Lutheran High ![Grand Island Lutheran High Photo - Grand Island Lutheran High, formerly Heartland Lutheran, serves students in grades 7-12.]( "Grand Island Lutheran High Photo - Grand Island Lutheran High, formerly Heartland Lutheran, serves students in grades 7-12.")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
3900 W Husker Highway
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-3900
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-3900
20.6 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 99 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Platte Valley Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
636 S Shady Bend Road
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 384-1480
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 384-1480
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Gr: 2-8 | 10 students
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