Sacred Heart is a Catholic, mission elementary school for children of all faiths.
Located in the heart of the inner-city, Sacred Heart provides specialized kindergarten through eighth grade education for children from the community directly surrounding the school.
Sacred Heart School strives to graduate students who live by Christian values, demonstrate strong academic skills and are prepared to take their place in society as productive citizens.
Sacred Heart's academic curriculum includes specialized programs in Reading, Writing, Mathematics, and Life Skills.
Sacred Heart maintains targeted Mentoring, Tutoring and other essential skill programs for our students.
Sacred Heart provides a faith-based education stressing Christian values for children of all faiths.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 139 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Sacred Heart Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
139 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
98%
State avg.: 21%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Sacred Heart is a Catholic, mission elementary school for children of all faiths. Located in the heart of the inner-city, Sacred Heart provides specialized kindergarten through eighth grade education for children from the community directly surrounding the school. Sacred Heart School strives to graduate students who live by Christian values, demonstrate strong academic skills and are prepared to take their place in society as productive citizens. Sacred Heart's academic curriculum includes specialized programs in Reading, Writing, Mathematics, and Life Skills. Sacred Heart maintains targeted Mentoring, Tutoring and other essential skill programs for our students. Sacred Heart provides a faith-based education stressing Christian values for children of all faiths.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Sacred Heart Elementary School?
The application deadline for Sacred Heart Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Sacred Heart Elementary School located?
Sacred Heart Elementary School is located in the East Omaha neighborhood of Omaha, NE. There are 1 other private schools located in East Omaha.
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