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#64 of 143 private schools in NE

Top 44% of private schools

St Peter Catholic School

Elementary School

4500 DUXHALL DR, Lincoln, NE 68516

Private

Enrollment

297

Student-Teacher

13.5:1

Score

6.6

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Nebraska private schools

#64 of 143

In Lincoln

#6 of 16

public schools

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St Peter Catholic School

6.6/10

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

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8.0/10

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About St Peter Catholic School

St Peter Catholic School is a private elementary school in Lincoln, NE. St Peter Catholic School serves approximately 297 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. St Peter Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #64 of 143 private schools in NE.

How it compares0.3 pts above NE schools
  • This school 6.6 · Average
  • NE avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

St Peter 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 St Peter Catholic School compares to 58 public schools serving similar grades in Lincoln, NE

Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
This School
vs
13.7:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
297
This School
vs
493
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.6
This School
vs
5.6
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 83.2% vs 0%
Hispanic 5.4% vs 0%
Black 3% vs 0%
Asian 2.7% vs 0%
St Peter Catholic School Lincoln Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
St Peter Catholic School (this school) 6.6
HUMANN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 8.0
POUND MIDDLE SCHOOL 6.7
ZEMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 6.1
CAVETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 8.2
CALVERT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 4.4
HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 6.8
WYSONG ELEMENTARY 8.6
ROUSSEAU ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 8.0
SCOTT MIDDLE SCHOOL 7.5
ADAMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 8.2
MAXEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 7.8
BEATTIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 7.4
SHERIDAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 8.2
IRVING MIDDLE SCHOOL 5.8
LUX MIDDLE SCHOOL 7.0
HOLMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 7.5
MORLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 7.3
PRESCOTT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 6.0
MOORE MIDDLE SCHOOL 8.0
LEFLER MIDDLE SCHOOL 5.0

Showing 20 of 58 schools. View all schools in Lincoln

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- 4.8 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 13.5:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A- 7.6 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 7.3 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,270.2
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+ 7.4 / 10
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Diversity Index 30%
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 297
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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 83.2%
Two or More 5.7%
Hispanic 5.4%
Black 3.0%
Asian 2.7%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

4500 DUXHALL DR, Lincoln, NE 68516

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Peter Catholic School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. WYSONG ELEMENTARY (rated 8.6/10, 1.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is CAVETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 8.2/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, ADAMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 8.2/10, 2.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Lincoln, see our Lincoln schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.1 mi
School Distance Rating
HUMANN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Lincoln 0.5 mi 8.0
POUND MIDDLE SCHOOL Lincoln 0.8 mi 6.7
ZEMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Lincoln 0.9 mi 6.1
CAVETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Lincoln 1.5 mi 8.2
CALVERT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Lincoln 1.6 mi 4.4
GEORGE STONE SDA ELEMENTARY Lincoln 1.6 mi
COLLEGE VIEW ACADEMY Lincoln 1.8 mi 7.1
WYSONG ELEMENTARY Lincoln 1.8 mi 8.6
ROUSSEAU ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Lincoln 1.9 mi 8.0
CATHEDRAL OF THE RISEN CHRIST SCHOOL Lincoln 2.0 mi 6.7
HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Lincoln 1.7 mi 6.8
LINCOLN SOUTHEAST HIGH SCHOOL Lincoln 2.2 mi 6.5
ADAMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Lincoln 2.0 mi 8.2
SCOTT MIDDLE SCHOOL Lincoln 1.9 mi 7.5
MAXEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Lincoln 2.2 mi 7.8
SHERIDAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Lincoln 2.7 mi 8.2
CHRIST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Lincoln 2.9 mi 5.5
ST MARK EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN SCHOOL Lincoln 2.5 mi 5.3
BEATTIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Lincoln 2.5 mi 7.4
HOLMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Lincoln 3.1 mi 7.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 68516 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$100,093

Median Home Value

$331,600

Median Rent

$1,213/mo

Population

47,389

College Educated

55.2%

Homeownership

69.8%

Avg Commute

18.8 min

Poverty Rate

5.6%

Median Age

37.8

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MITCHELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Mitchell, NE 6.6
ROBINSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Lincoln, NE 6.6
SQUIRE JOHN THOMAS ELEMENTARY Gretna, NE 6.6
ST PAUL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL St. Paul, NE 6.6

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Peter Catholic School

What grades does St Peter Catholic School serve?

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

How many students attend St Peter Catholic School?

St Peter Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 297 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Peter Catholic School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Peter Catholic School is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Peter Catholic School rank in NE?

St Peter Catholic School ranks #64 of 143 private schools in NE.

What is St Peter Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Peter Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Peter Catholic School a private school?

Yes, St Peter 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 St Peter Catholic School a religious school?

St Peter Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
60 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score
22 Minimal Transit
Bike Score
48 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
297
Gender Split
48% M / 52% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7.3 hours
Days Per Year
174 days
Setting
Large City
County
Lancaster County

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