For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 667 students in St Paul School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in St Paul School District have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,098 Schools
# Students
667 Students
330,500 Students
# Teachers
53 Teachers
24,242 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
St Paul School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 245 school districts in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#125 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
62%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.58
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
5%
23%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
92%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,639 is higher than the state median of $15,371. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,105 is less than the state median of $16,674. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,639
$15,371
Spending / Student
$14,105
$16,674
Best St Paul School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
St. Paul Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1305 Howard Ave
Saint Paul, NE 68873
(308) 754-4433
Saint Paul, NE 68873
(308) 754-4433
Gr: PK-6 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
St. Paul Jr/sr High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1305 Howard Ave
Saint Paul, NE 68873
(308) 754-4433
Saint Paul, NE 68873
(308) 754-4433
Gr: 7-12 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to St Paul School District?
St Paul School District manages 2 public schools serving 667 students.
What is the rank of St Paul School District?
St Paul School District is ranked #128 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in St Paul School District?
92% of St Paul School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of St Paul School District?
St Paul School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is St Paul School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,105 is less than the state median of $16,674. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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