Madonna School

Madonna School is a private school founded on the Christian principles of the value, worth and dignity of every individual as created by God.
Our mission is to educate students with cognitive and other developmental disabilities to become as independent as possible.
Madonna School is a special place helping very special children.
Certified by the Nebraska Department of Education, we are the only private, Catholic special education program in Omaha.
Madonna School currently has 52 students enrolled for the 2006-2007 academic year.
Our students range in age from 6 to 21, and have been diagnosed with an assortment of cognitive and other developmental disabilities.
Although Madonna School is a special place for special needs children, every opportunity is provided for students to integrate into the community.
Students go on many fieldtrips throughout the school year. In addition, students from Creighton University, Methodist College of Nursing and area high schools, as well as employees of local businesses and organizations volunteer their time to work with students in the classrooms, help with Special Olympics or organize fun activities.
Madonna School's vision, purpose and goal is to encourage optimum performance, develop academic and survival skills, establish self-confidence, and make job training opportunities available to developmentally and cognitively disabled students in order to enable each to become independent, self-supporting individuals.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: Inquire with school
  • Enrollment: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Inquire with school

Student Body

Total Students
20 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
23%
State avg.: 21%
Students by Grade
Madonna School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • Madonna School is a private school founded on the Christian principles of the value, worth and dignity of every individual as created by God. Our mission is to educate students with cognitive and other developmental disabilities to become as independent as possible. Madonna School is a special place helping very special children. Certified by the Nebraska Department of Education, we are the only private, Catholic special education program in Omaha. Madonna School currently has 52 students enrolled for the 2006-2007 academic year. Our students range in age from 6 to 21, and have been diagnosed with an assortment of cognitive and other developmental disabilities. Although Madonna School is a special place for special needs children, every opportunity is provided for students to integrate into the community. Students go on many fieldtrips throughout the school year. In addition, students from Creighton University, Methodist College of Nursing and area high schools, as well as employees of local businesses and organizations volunteer their time to work with students in the classrooms, help with Special Olympics or organize fun activities. Madonna School's vision, purpose and goal is to encourage optimum performance, develop academic and survival skills, establish self-confidence, and make job training opportunities available to developmentally and cognitively disabled students in order to enable each to become independent, self-supporting individuals.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Madonna School often compared to?
Madonna School is often viewed alongside schools like Phoenix Academy Day School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Madonna School?
The application deadline for Madonna School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Madonna School located?
Madonna School is located in the North Omaha neighborhood of Omaha, NE. There are 8 other private schools located in North Omaha.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: Inquire with school
  • Enrollment: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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