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#60 of 143 private schools in NE

Top 41% of private schools

St Marys Elementary School

Elementary School · O'neill, NE

A private elementary school in O'neill, NE serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.

Private

326 E BENTON, O'neill, NE 68763

  • 9.1:1 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)
A8.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.1:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B-5.0 / 10
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School Day Length7.3 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,204.5
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C+4.1 / 10
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Diversity Index7%
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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Enrollment109
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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

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where St Marys Elementary 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 52Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 53Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average280/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (O'neill), 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

$66,947

Median home value

$151,200

Median rent

$720/mo

College educated

22.2%

Homeownership

68.3%

Poverty rate

14.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68763; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White96.3%
Black1.8%
Asian0.9%
Pacific Islander0.9%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
O'neill Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.0PK–60.8 mi461Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

St Marys Elementary School is listed in O'neill, NE; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Marys Elementary School

St Marys Elementary School is a private elementary school in O'neill, NE, serving approximately 109 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #60 of 143 private schools in NE.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Marys Elementary School

What grades does St Marys Elementary School serve?

St Marys Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend St Marys Elementary School?

St Marys Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 109 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Marys Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Marys Elementary School is 9.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Marys Elementary School rank in NE?

St Marys Elementary School ranks #60 of 143 private schools in NE.

What is St Marys Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Marys Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Marys Elementary School a private school?

Yes, St Marys Elementary 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 Marys Elementary School a religious school?

St Marys Elementary School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
109
Gender Split
56% M / 44% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
12
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7.3 hours
Days Per Year
165 days
Setting
Remote Town
County
Holt County
Area population (ZIP 68763)
4,536
Area average commute
14.3 min
Area median age
44.2
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 68763; 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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