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Chesterton Academy of Omaha

Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12

Omaha, NE

5301 S 36th St, Omaha, NE 68107

Overall grade: A

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A+Class size
  • B-Years serving families

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 93% of Catholic schools in Nebraska
  • The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Omaha

Chesterton Academy of Omaha is an independent Catholic school in Omaha, Nebraska, for students from 9th grade through 12th grade. It has about 16 students and around 2 students per teacher, smaller classes than 93% of Catholic high schools in Nebraska. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Omaha. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 165 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 9–12
Students
16
Teachers
7 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
2.3
Boys and girls
Coed · 6 girls, 10 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Independent Catholic school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
165 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 93% of Catholic high schools in Nebraska (2 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 100% of Catholic high schools in Nebraska.
    • Compared with 14 Catholic high schools in Nebraska.

    Students by grade

    98
    102
    115
    121

    Student body

    White94%
    Two or more races6%

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    Questions about Chesterton Academy of Omaha

    What grades does Chesterton Academy of Omaha serve?

    Chesterton Academy of Omaha serves grades 9–12.

    How many students attend Chesterton Academy of Omaha?

    About 16 students, with 2 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Chesterton Academy of Omaha?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.

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