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Catholic high school

Pope John XXIII/St. Boniface Schools

  • LocationElgin, NE
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades PK–12 · 112 students
Official website

Pope John XXIII Central Catholic School in Elgin, Nebraska serves students from pre-K through grade 12. It merged with St. Boniface School in 2023-24. The school says faith is integrated into all subjects, its calendar lists school Masses on dates through the year, and a pro-life student club is among its listed activities.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Pope John XXIII/St. Boniface Schools, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.25 miSaint Boniface Parish: 0.1 mi1Pope John XXIII/St. Boniface Schools (campus)N0.1 mi
CampusCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Boniface Parish — 0.1 mi · 301 South 2nd Street, Elgin

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Faith scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

N/ASacramental life: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Sacramental life

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearA few times a year (The home page lists School Masses, and the calendar shows dated Masses for grade and house groups during the year.)
    Sources (2)
    1. FAITH - Pope John XXIII Central Catholic Schoolpjcrusaders.org/home/faith · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “You’re invited to join us! See dates on school calendar.”
      The school publishes School Masses, with dates on its school calendar.
    2. Calendar - Pope John XXIII Central Catholic Schoolpjcrusaders.org/secondary-menu/calendar · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Mass (Francis)”
      The school calendar lists Masses for grade and house groups on dates through the school year.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (School Masses are confirmed. A priest is named as school president and another as a theology teacher.)
    Sources (1)
    1. FAITH - Pope John XXIII Central Catholic Schoolpjcrusaders.org/home/faith · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “You’re invited to join us! See dates on school calendar.”
      The school publishes School Masses, with dates on its school calendar.
N/ATheology and curriculum: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Theology and curriculum

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Years of theology or religion requiredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Yes (The faith page states that faith is integrated into all subjects.)
    Sources (1)
    1. FAITH - Pope John XXIII Central Catholic Schoolpjcrusaders.org/home/faith · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Faith is integrated into all subjects.”
      The school states that faith is integrated into all subjects.
N/ACampus culture: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Campus culture

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    RetreatsRetreats for some grades (The calendar lists Tintern retreats for grades 7 to 12 in November 2026.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Calendar - Pope John XXIII Central Catholic Schoolpjcrusaders.org/secondary-menu/calendar · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Tintern Retreat - Gr. 10-12”
      The school calendar lists a Tintern retreat for grades 10 to 12 in November 2026.
      “Tintern Retreat - Gr. 7”
      The school calendar lists a Tintern retreat for grade 7 in November 2026.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Campus ministry staffNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • No: the school does not offer this, so it earns no points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsNone (The activities page lists the student activities, and none is a faith-based group. Jr. Right to Life is a pro-life club and is counted only for the pro-life indicator.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Activities - Pope John XXIII Central Catholic Schoolpjcrusaders.org/home/activities · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Pope John high school students can participate in the following activities. Student Council Jr. Right to Life Quiz Bowl Team Future Farmers of America (FFA) National Honor Society”
      The student activities listed are Student Council, Jr. Right to Life, Quiz Bowl Team, Future Farmers of America and National Honor Society.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayNot enough information: not found in official sources.
N/AService and Catholic social teaching: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Service and Catholic social teaching

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Required service hoursNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Yes (Jr. Right to Life is listed among the school's student activities.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Activities - Pope John XXIII Central Catholic Schoolpjcrusaders.org/home/activities · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Pope John high school students can participate in the following activities. Student Council Jr. Right to Life Quiz Bowl Team Future Farmers of America (FFA) National Honor Society”
      The student activities listed are Student Council, Jr. Right to Life, Quiz Bowl Team, Future Farmers of America and National Honor Society.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Not enough information: not found in official sources.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • The school states that faith is integrated into all subjects.
    Sources (1)
    1. FAITH - Pope John XXIII Central Catholic Schoolpjcrusaders.org/home/faith · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Faith is integrated into all subjects.”
      The school states that faith is integrated into all subjects.
  • A pro-life student club, Jr. Right to Life, is among the listed student activities.
    Sources (1)
    1. Activities - Pope John XXIII Central Catholic Schoolpjcrusaders.org/home/activities · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Pope John high school students can participate in the following activities. Student Council Jr. Right to Life Quiz Bowl Team Future Farmers of America (FFA) National Honor Society”
      The student activities listed are Student Council, Jr. Right to Life, Quiz Bowl Team, Future Farmers of America and National Honor Society.

Concerns

  • School Mass dates are listed on the calendar.
    Sources (2)
    1. FAITH - Pope John XXIII Central Catholic Schoolpjcrusaders.org/home/faith · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “You’re invited to join us! See dates on school calendar.”
      The school publishes School Masses, with dates on its school calendar.
    2. Calendar - Pope John XXIII Central Catholic Schoolpjcrusaders.org/secondary-menu/calendar · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Mass (Francis)”
      The school calendar lists Masses for grade and house groups on dates through the school year.

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Catholic clubs and student life

6 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 0 off campus, 6 location not published

Clubs and groups 5

  • Student Council
    Listed among the high school student activities.
    pjcrusaders.org
  • Jr. Right to Life
    Pro-life student club listed among the high school student activities.
    pjcrusaders.org
  • Quiz Bowl Team
    Listed among the high school student activities.
    pjcrusaders.org
  • Future Farmers of America (FFA)
    Listed among the high school student activities.
    pjcrusaders.org
  • National Honor Society
    Listed among the high school student activities. A National Honor Society induction Mass is on the calendar for January 13, 2027.
    pjcrusaders.org

Retreats 1

  • Tintern retreat for grades 7 to 12
    November 2026
    Listed on the school calendar by grade: grade 7, grades 8 and 9, and grades 10 to 12.
    pjcrusaders.org, pjcrusaders.org

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

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Academic Excellence

AAcademic Excellence: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
100 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduates going to four-year colleges 75% of scoreThis measure counts for 75% of the Academic Excellence score.100%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.5.8 to 1

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed. Federal data on private high schools is limited to these two measures.

Source: NCES Private School Survey (2023–24 school year)

School facts

TypeDiocesan school
DioceseArchdiocese of Omaha, NE
GradesPK–12
Students (all grades)112
Students in grades 9–1229
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio5.8 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges100%
SettingRural

Source: NCES Private School Survey 23-24 public-use file (school year 2023–24). The college-going rate and student–teacher ratio feed Academic Excellence; nothing here changes the faith grades.

Local Church

Archdiocese of Omaha

The Most Reverend Michael G. McGovern, Archbishop of Omaha

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Cathedral: Cathedral of St. Cecilia

Source: archomaha.org, archomaha.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

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