Sacred Heart Elementary School is a Pre-K through 6th grade elementary school located on the Norfolk Catholic Schools' campus in Norfolk, Nebraska.
We currently reside in a beautiful building due to the generosity and forward-thinking of our parish and our parishioners.
It's hard to believe, but we'll be entering our sixth year in our "new building" in the fall of 2008.
However, as you know, it's what happens Inside the school that really matters.
We are quite fortunate in that respect, too, as our teachers and staff work incredibly hard to truly teach "as Jesus did." We currently teach 405 students--from 48 Pre-Kindergarten four year old to 54 sixth graders.
We have 18 classroom teachers as well as teachers in the special areas of music, art, computers, band, and physical education.
We have a wonderful library and two mobile computer labs that our students constantly use.
The mission of Norfolk Catholic Schools is to support parents in their role as the primary educators of their children by providing resources, within a Catholic environment, that will enable students to become good stewards in their life's vocations.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked NE School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 343 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Norfolk Catholic Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
343 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
14%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Sacred Heart Elementary School is a Pre-K through 6th grade elementary school located on the Norfolk Catholic Schools' campus in Norfolk, Nebraska. We currently reside in a beautiful building due to the generosity and forward-thinking of our parish and our parishioners. It's hard to believe, but we'll be entering our sixth year in our "new building" in the fall of 2008. However, as you know, it's what happens Inside the school that really matters. We are quite fortunate in that respect, too, as our teachers and staff work incredibly hard to truly teach "as Jesus did." We currently teach 405 students--from 48 Pre-Kindergarten four year old to 54 sixth graders. We have 18 classroom teachers as well as teachers in the special areas of music, art, computers, band, and physical education. We have a wonderful library and two mobile computer labs that our students constantly use. The mission of Norfolk Catholic Schools is to support parents in their role as the primary educators of their children by providing resources, within a Catholic environment, that will enable students to become good stewards in their life's vocations.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Norfolk Catholic Elementary School's ranking?
Norfolk Catholic Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Nebraska for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Norfolk Catholic Elementary School?
The application deadline for Norfolk Catholic Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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