A Little About Us

Christ Centered Education

Our Mission as the St. James Catholic School Family is to provide a Christ-centered education that will form apostles who will assume their role in building up the kingdom of God.

St. James School has been a vital part of Crete Nebraska’s history since the first classes were held on September 5, 1887, with 46 children. Our school takes its name from the original name of this parish. Father Pold and two Ursuline Sisters of Peoria, Illinois began the school by teaching classes in a rented house and at Sacred Heart Church. St. James School was dedicated on June 2, 1888, by Bishop Bonacum. Two years later the school was staffed by the Precious Blood Sisters of O’Fallon, MO until 1994. The School Sisters of Christ the King and lay teachers have staffed the PK-6th grade school since 1997.

Currently for the 2024-2025 school year, we have 92 students enrolled prek through 6. All students have the privilege of attending daily mass, although the PK and K students have a varied schedule. All students attend first Wednesday adoration as well. Fr. Izquierdo visits the classrooms weekly. We encourage our parents to be involved in their child’s education and expect our students to live high standards of respect, responsibility and self-discipline.