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#141 of 143 private schools in NE

St Margaret Mary School

Elementary School

123 N 61ST ST, Omaha, NE 68132

Private

Enrollment

508

Student-Teacher

19.8:1

Score

3.9

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Nebraska private schools

#141 of 143

In Omaha

#37 of 37

public schools

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St Margaret Mary School

3.9/10

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

Brownell Talbot College Preparatory School

9.0/10

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3.0/10

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About St Margaret Mary School

St Margaret Mary School is a private elementary school in Omaha, NE. St Margaret Mary School serves approximately 508 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio. St Margaret Mary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #141 of 143 private schools in NE.

How it compares2.4 pts below NE schools
  • This school 3.9 · Needs Improvement
  • NE avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

St Margaret Mary 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 St Margaret Mary School compares to 128 public schools serving similar grades in Omaha, NE

Student-Teacher Ratio
19.8:1
This School
vs
16:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
508
This School
vs
458
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
3.9
This School
vs
5.2
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 89.4% vs 0%
Hispanic 5.9% vs 0%
Asian 2.6% vs 0%
Black 1.6% vs 0%
St Margaret Mary School Omaha Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
St Margaret Mary School (this school) 3.9
DUNDEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 6.1
WESTERN HILLS MAGNET CENTER 3.0
LEWIS & CLARK MIDDLE SCHOOL 4.5
WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 6.1
HARRISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 8.3
BELLE RYAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 4.7
HILLSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 5.8
WALNUT HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 2.7
ROSE HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 5.5
BEALS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 4.5
BENSON WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 4.4
WESTBROOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 2.6
LOVELAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 8.8
MONROE MIDDLE SCHOOL 3.3
CARL A SWANSON ELEMENTARY SCH 8.2
NORRIS MIDDLE SCHOOL 3.7
FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 4.5
FONTENELLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 3.2
GIFFORD PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 6.5
ADAMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 3.1

Showing 20 of 128 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)
C- 1.5 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 19.8:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C 3.4 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,155
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B 6.2 / 10
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Diversity Index 20%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B 5.9 / 10
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Enrollment 508
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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)

White 89.4%
Hispanic 5.9%
Asian 2.6%
Black 1.6%
Two or More 0.4%
Native American 0.2%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

123 N 61ST ST, Omaha, NE 68132

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Margaret Mary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. HARRISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 8.3/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is PHOENIX ACADEMY DAY SCHOOL (rated 7.2/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN SCHOOL (rated 6.9/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Omaha, see our Omaha schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.8 mi
School Distance Rating
BROWNELL TALBOT COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL Omaha 0.5 mi 9.0
WESTERN HILLS MAGNET CENTER Omaha 0.7 mi 3.0
PHOENIX ACADEMY DAY SCHOOL Omaha 0.7 mi 7.2
DUNDEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Omaha 0.7 mi 6.1
WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Omaha 0.8 mi 6.1
LEWIS & CLARK MIDDLE SCHOOL Omaha 0.8 mi 4.5
HARRISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Omaha 1.0 mi 8.3
BELLE RYAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Omaha 1.3 mi 4.7
OMAHA MEMORIAL SDA SCHOOL Omaha 1.1 mi
MONTESSORI CHILDREN'S ROOM Omaha 1.1 mi 4.3
ST PIUS X/ST LEO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Omaha 1.3 mi 6.5
CREIGHTON PREPARATORY SCHOOL Omaha 1.3 mi 5.7
ROSE HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Omaha 1.6 mi 5.5
GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN SCHOOL Omaha 1.6 mi 6.9
HILLSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Omaha 1.4 mi 5.8
HOLY CROSS SCHOOL Omaha 1.5 mi 6.2
BENSON WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Omaha 1.8 mi 4.4
BEALS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Omaha 1.6 mi 4.5
MERCY HIGH SCHOOL Omaha 1.6 mi 8.7
BENSON HIGH SCHOOL Omaha 1.8 mi 3.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 68132 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$81,556

Median Home Value

$324,600

Median Rent

$979/mo

Population

14,245

College Educated

62.7%

Homeownership

58.2%

Avg Commute

18.8 min

Poverty Rate

7.4%

Median Age

35.7

Similar Schools

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

School Rating
CLINTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Lincoln, NE 3.9
DODGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Grand Island, NE 3.9
G STANLEY HALL ELEMENTARY SCH La Vista, NE 3.9
GILDER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Omaha, NE 3.9
JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL North Platte, NE 3.9
NEIHARDT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Omaha, NE 3.9

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Margaret Mary School

What grades does St Margaret Mary School serve?

St Margaret Mary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend St Margaret Mary School?

St Margaret Mary School has an enrollment of approximately 508 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Margaret Mary School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Margaret Mary School is 19.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Margaret Mary School rank in NE?

St Margaret Mary School ranks #141 of 143 private schools in NE.

What is St Margaret Mary School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Margaret Mary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Margaret Mary School a private school?

Yes, St Margaret Mary 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 Margaret Mary School a religious school?

St Margaret Mary School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
37 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
30 Some Transit
Bike Score
49 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
508
Gender Split
51% M / 49% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
165 days
Setting
Large City
County
Douglas County

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