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#120 of 143 private schools in NE

St Columbkille School

Elementary School

224 E 5TH ST, Papillion, NE 68046

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

502

Student-Teacher

21.1:1

Score

5.2

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

502

Student-Teacher

21.1:1

Score

5.2

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Nebraska private schools

#120 of 143

In Papillion

#2 of 2

public schools

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About St Columbkille School

St Columbkille School is a private elementary school in Papillion, NE. St Columbkille School serves approximately 502 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 21.1:1 student-teacher ratio. St Columbkille School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #120 of 143 private schools in NE.

How it compares1.1 pts below NE schools

5.2

This school 5.2 · Average
NE avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

St Columbkille School runs 21.1:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.

St Columbkille 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.

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How St Columbkille School compares to 15 public schools serving similar grades in Papillion, NE

Student-Teacher Ratio

21.1:1

This School

16.2:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

502

This School

358

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

5.2

This School

6.4

Public Avg

Student Demographics

Hispanic 34.1% vs 0%

White 32.9% vs 0%

Asian 16.3% vs 0%

Black 0.6% vs 0%

St Columbkille School Papillion Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
St Columbkille School (this school)	—	502	21.1:1	5.2
TARA HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	0.2 mi	404	13.9:1	7.2
PAPILLION MIDDLE SCHOOL	0.6 mi	621	13.5:1	6.0
PAPILLION LA VISTA EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER (PLECC)	0.9 mi	83	27.7:1	3.8
ESU 3 PAPILLION LAVISTA EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER	0.9 mi	8	8:1	—
TRUMBLE PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	1.1 mi	396	13.7:1	6.1
HICKORY HILL ELEMENTARY SCH	1.2 mi	373	15.5:1	4.8
CARRIAGE HILL ELEMENTARY SCH	1.3 mi	374	12.1:1	5.4
RUMSEY STATION ELEMENTARY SCH	1.6 mi	376	15.7:1	6.1
ESU 3 HEAD START - SCCDC	1.6 mi	28	28:1	—
WALNUT CREEK ELEMENTARY	1.7 mi	419	15:1	8.2
LIBERTY MIDDLE SCHOOL	2.0 mi	541	15.5:1	6.7
BELL ELEMENTARY	2.7 mi	479	16.5:1	7.5
PATRIOT ELEMENTARY	2.8 mi	382	15.3:1	6.4
PRAIRIE QUEEN ELEMENTARY	3.4 mi	533	16.7:1	7.1
ASHBURY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	3.7 mi	346	15.7:1	7.9

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

D 1.2 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 21.1:1

Instructional Commitment

B 5.8 / 10

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School Day Length 7.2 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,224

Diversity & Inclusion

A+ 10.0 / 10

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Diversity Index 73%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

B 6.0 / 10

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Enrollment 502

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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)

Hispanic 34.1%

White 32.9%

Asian 16.3%

Two or More 13.5%

Pacific Islander 2.6%

Black 0.6%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

224 E 5TH ST, Papillion, NE 68046

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Columbkille School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. WALNUT CREEK ELEMENTARY (rated 8.2/10, 1.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is PORTAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 8.1/10, 2.0 miles away, in nearby La Vista), which scores notably higher. Additionally, BELL ELEMENTARY (rated 7.5/10, 2.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Papillion, see our Papillion schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.7 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
TARA HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Papillion	0.2 mi	404	7.2
PAPILLION MIDDLE SCHOOL Papillion	0.6 mi	621	6.0
PAPILLION LA VISTA SENIOR HIGH Papillion	0.6 mi	1,873	6.3
PAPILLION LA VISTA EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER (PLECC) Papillion	0.9 mi	83	3.8
ESU 3 PAPILLION LAVISTA EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER Papillion	0.9 mi	8	—
LA VISTA MIDDLE SCHOOL La Vista	1.2 mi	700	5.7
TRUMBLE PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Papillion	1.1 mi	396	6.1
CARRIAGE HILL ELEMENTARY SCH Papillion	1.3 mi	374	5.4
HICKORY HILL ELEMENTARY SCH Papillion	1.2 mi	373	4.8
PARKVIEW HEIGHTS ELEM SCHOOL La Vista	1.5 mi	428	5.4
ESU 3 HEAD START - PARKVIEW HEIGHTS Lavista	1.5 mi	13	—
ESU 3 HEAD START - SCCDC Papillion	1.6 mi	28	—
LA VISTA WEST ELEMENTARY SCH La Vista	1.8 mi	306	4.1
WALNUT CREEK ELEMENTARY Papillion	1.7 mi	419	8.2
G STANLEY HALL ELEMENTARY SCH La Vista	1.8 mi	417	3.9
RUMSEY STATION ELEMENTARY SCH Papillion	1.6 mi	376	6.1
WILDEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Ralston	2.3 mi	302	3.2
PORTAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL La Vista	2.0 mi	454	8.1
LIBERTY MIDDLE SCHOOL Papillion	2.0 mi	541	6.7
BELL ELEMENTARY Papillion	2.7 mi	479	7.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 68046 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$113,708

Median Home Value

$331,800

Median Rent

$1,252/mo

Population

34,110

College Educated

50%

Homeownership

75.1%

Avg Commute

21.3 min

Poverty Rate

4.8%

Median Age

37.8

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NEWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Grand Island, NE	378	5.3
SANDOZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Omaha, NE	338	5.3
SCHUYLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Schuyler, NE	602	5.3
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Columbkille School

What grades does St Columbkille School serve?

St Columbkille School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Columbkille School?

St Columbkille School has an enrollment of approximately 502 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Columbkille School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Columbkille School is 21.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Columbkille School rank in NE?

St Columbkille School ranks #120 of 143 private schools in NE.

What is St Columbkille School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Columbkille School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Columbkille School a private school?

Yes, St Columbkille 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 St Columbkille School a religious school?

St Columbkille School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 70 Very Walkable
Transit Score: 8 Minimal Transit
Bike Score: 46 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 502
Gender Split: 52% M / 48% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 21.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 24
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 7.2 hours
Days Per Year: 170 days
Setting: Large Suburb
County: Sarpy County
Phone: (402) 339-8706

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