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#97 of 143 private schools in NE

St James Seton School

Elementary School · Omaha, NE

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

Private

4720 N 90TH ST, Omaha, NE 68134

  • 15.5:1 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)
C2.9 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.5:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B5.8 / 10
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School Day Length7.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,224
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A-8.1 / 10
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Diversity Index37%
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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Enrollment408
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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 St James Seton 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 60Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 24Minimal Transit
  • Bike 44Somewhat 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

$67,353

Median home value

$204,000

Median rent

$1,044/mo

College educated

30.7%

Homeownership

56.1%

Poverty rate

13.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68134; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White77.2%
Hispanic9.8%
Black7.8%
Two or More2.5%
Asian1.5%
Native American1.2%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Boyd Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.2PK–50.7 mi543Compare →
Masters Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.1PK–50.7 mi275Compare →
Dodge Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.2PK–50.9 mi423Compare →
Omaha Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition8.1privatePK–121.3 mi292Compare →

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.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

St James Seton School is listed in Omaha, NE; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St James Seton School

St James Seton School is a private elementary school in Omaha, NE, serving approximately 408 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #97 of 143 private schools in NE.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St James Seton School

What grades does St James Seton School serve?

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

How many students attend St James Seton School?

St James Seton School has an enrollment of approximately 408 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St James Seton School?

The student-teacher ratio at St James Seton School is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St James Seton School rank in NE?

St James Seton School ranks #97 of 143 private schools in NE.

What is St James Seton School's MySchoolScout rating?

St James Seton School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St James Seton School a private school?

Yes, St James Seton 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 James Seton School a religious school?

St James Seton School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
408
Gender Split
58% M / 42% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7.2 hours
Days Per Year
170 days
Setting
Large City
County
Douglas County
Area population (ZIP 68134)
30,231
Area average commute
21.1 min
Area median age
35.7
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 68134; 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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