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St. Columbkille Catholic School

Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8

Papillion, NE

224 E 5th St, Papillion, NE 68046

Overall grade: B-

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

  • B-Class size
  • B+Years serving families
  • A-Diversity

What stands out

  • Serving families in Papillion since at least 2011

In Papillion, Nebraska, St. Columbkille Catholic School is a Catholic parish school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 511 students attend, with roughly 21 students per teacher. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Omaha. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 168 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
511
Teachers
24.8 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
20.6
Boys and girls
Coed · 267 girls, 244 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Parish school
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
168 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 89% of Catholic elementary schools in Nebraska.
    • Compared with 64 Catholic elementary schools in Nebraska.

    Students by survey year

    517’11–12510’13–14513’15–16522’17–18502’21–22511’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K51
    K59
    160
    260
    360
    457
    560
    658
    747
    850

    Student body

    White80%
    Hispanic or Latino11%
    Two or more races5%
    Black2%
    Asian1%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1%
    American Indian or Alaska Native0%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Questions to ask on a tour

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    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
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    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
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    Questions about St. Columbkille Catholic School

    What grades does St. Columbkille Catholic School serve?

    St. Columbkille Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend St. Columbkille Catholic School?

    About 511 students, with 21 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Columbkille Catholic School?

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

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