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#6 of 143 private schools in NE

Top 4% of private schools

Holy Name Catholic School

Elementary School

2901 FONTENELLE BLVD, Omaha, NE 68104

Private

Enrollment

234

Student-Teacher

10.6:1

Score

8.3

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Nebraska private schools

#6 of 143

In Omaha

#3 of 37

public schools

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Holy Name Catholic School

8.3/10

Elementary School in Omaha · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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7.0/10

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About Holy Name Catholic School

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

How it compares2.0 pts above NE schools
  • This school 8.3 · Excellent
  • NE avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

Holy Name Catholic School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Holy Name Catholic School compares to 135 public schools serving similar grades in Omaha, NE

Student-Teacher Ratio
10.6:1
This School
vs
15.8:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
234
This School
vs
438
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
8.3
This School
vs
5.1
Public Avg

Student Demographics

Black 56% vs 0%
Hispanic 22.2% vs 0%
White 13.2% vs 0%
Asian 8.5% vs 0%
Holy Name Catholic School Omaha Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
Holy Name Catholic School (this school) 8.3
MONROE MIDDLE SCHOOL 3.3
KING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 4.0
FONTENELLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 3.2
WALNUT HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 2.7
ROSE HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 5.5
FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 4.5
HARRISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 8.3
CENTRAL PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 1.6
EARLY LEARNING CENTER (PK) AT KENNEDY 3.3
EARLY LEARNING CENTER (0-3) AT KENNEDY
KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 6.0
SKINNER MAGNET CENTER 3.1
DRUID HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 4.9
MOUNT VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 2.9
OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS HOMEBASED
BENSON WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 4.4
DUNDEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 6.1
GIFFORD PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 6.5
LOTHROP MAGNET CENTER 6.1
WESTERN HILLS MAGNET CENTER 3.0

Showing 20 of 135 schools. View all schools in Omaha

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

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 Ratio 10.6:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A 9.1 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 7.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,335
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 Index 61%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

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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Enrollment 234
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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

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Black 56.0%
Hispanic 22.2%
White 13.2%
Asian 8.5%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

2901 FONTENELLE BLVD, Omaha, NE 68104

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Holy Name Catholic School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. HARRISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 8.3/10, 1.2 miles away), with a very similar rating. Another option is DUNDEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 6.1/10, 1.8 miles away), a more accessible option. Additionally, KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 6.0/10, 1.3 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Omaha, see our Omaha schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.8 mi
School Distance Rating
OMAHA STREET SCHOOL Omaha 0.2 mi 7.0
MONROE MIDDLE SCHOOL Omaha 0.6 mi 3.3
BENSON HIGH SCHOOL Omaha 0.6 mi 3.8
WALNUT HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Omaha 0.9 mi 2.7
FONTENELLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Omaha 0.8 mi 3.2
KING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Omaha 0.7 mi 4.0
MONTESSORI PARENTS COOP Omaha 0.8 mi
ROSE HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Omaha 0.9 mi 5.5
CENTRAL PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Omaha 1.3 mi 1.6
NORTH HIGH SCHOOL Omaha 1.1 mi 3.7
HARRISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Omaha 1.2 mi 8.3
FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Omaha 1.2 mi 4.5
SKINNER MAGNET CENTER Omaha 1.3 mi 3.1
DUCHESNE ACADEMY OF THE SACRED HEART Omaha 1.6 mi 7.7
EARLY LEARNING CENTER (0-3) AT KENNEDY Omaha 1.3 mi
EARLY LEARNING CENTER (PK) AT KENNEDY Omaha 1.3 mi 3.3
KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Omaha 1.3 mi 6.0
MOUNT VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Omaha 1.7 mi 2.9
DRUID HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Omaha 1.4 mi 4.9
DUNDEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Omaha 1.8 mi 6.1

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 68104 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$57,488

Median Home Value

$157,700

Median Rent

$1,049/mo

Population

37,003

College Educated

30.6%

Homeownership

58%

Avg Commute

19.2 min

Poverty Rate

15.6%

Median Age

35.2

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
HARRISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Omaha, NE 8.3
HOMER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Homer, NE 8.3
PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Kearney, NE 8.3
WISNER-PILGER ELEM SCHOOL Wisner, NE 8.3
PRAIRIE LANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Omaha, NE 8.4
WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Norfolk, NE 8.4

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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
36 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
34 Some Transit
Bike Score
32 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES 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

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