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#6 of 143 private schools in NE

Top 4% of private schools

Holy Name Catholic School

Elementary School · Omaha, NE

A private elementary school in Omaha, NE serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

2901 FONTENELLE BLVD, Omaha, NE 68104

  • 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in NE.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B+7.1 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.6:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A9.1 / 10
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School Day Length7.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,335
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A+9.7 / 10
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Diversity Index61%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.2 / 10
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Enrollment234
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in NE

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Holy Name Catholic School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 36Car-Dependent
  • Transit 34Some Transit
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,549/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Omaha), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$57,488

Median home value

$157,700

Median rent

$1,049/mo

College educated

30.6%

Homeownership

58%

Poverty rate

15.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68104; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Black56.0%
Hispanic22.2%
White13.2%
Asian8.5%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
King Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.0PK–50.7 mi273Compare →
Fontenelle Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.2PK–50.8 mi451Compare →
Montessori Parents CoopPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–60.8 mi21Compare →
Rose Hill Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.5PK–50.9 mi268Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Holy Name Catholic School is listed in Omaha, NE; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Holy Name Catholic School

Holy Name Catholic School is a private elementary school in Omaha, NE, serving approximately 234 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #6 of 143 private schools in NE.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Holy Name Catholic School

What grades does Holy Name Catholic School serve?

Holy Name Catholic School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Holy Name Catholic School?

Holy Name Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 234 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Holy Name Catholic School?

The student-teacher ratio at Holy Name Catholic School is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Holy Name Catholic School rank in NE?

Holy Name Catholic School ranks #6 of 143 private schools in NE.

What is Holy Name Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?

Holy Name Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Holy Name Catholic School a private school?

Yes, Holy Name Catholic School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Holy Name Catholic School a religious school?

Holy Name Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
234
Gender Split
62% M / 38% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7.5 hours
Days Per Year
178 days
Setting
Large City
County
Douglas County
Area population (ZIP 68104)
37,003
Area average commute
19.2 min
Area median age
35.2
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 68104; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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