Welcome and thank you for your interest in St. Margaret Mary School! Inquire about enrollment in grades K-8 and schedule your school visit.
Our admissions office will follow up and provide an opportunity to answer any questions. Learn more about SMM by watching this video capturing the life of our school and parish community.
Contact us to learn more about St. Margaret Mary School enrollment!
We invite you to schedule a tour to visit St. Margaret Mary School and learn about future enrollment.
We look forward to hearing from you!
St. Margaret Mary has been educating children in Omaha for 100 years!
St. Margaret Mary School, established in 1921 by the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas, serves kindergarten through eighth grades. As one of 29 elementary metropolitan schools of the Archdiocese of Omaha, Nebraska, St. Margaret Mary serves the needs of almost 500 students from its location in the central part of the city.
St. Margaret Mary is recognized city-wide for its exemplary academics, as a school that consistently produces Duke TIP program scholars, high school entrance exam scholarship winners, and inquisitive lifelong learners. Our National Blue Ribbon School sits on a conveniently located beautiful 6.5-acre campus.
Steeped in tradition, we are preparing students for the future.
Thank you for your interest in St. Margaret Mary School.
You are in the RIGHT place, whether you are looking for enrollment information for your toddler or transferring your K-8th-grade child.
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Click the link above to visit our inquiry and application pages!
First step:
Complete an inquiry form to tell us about yourself. (Do you want a tour? Which school year are you interested in, etc.)
Questions? Contact our Director of Admissions, Lisa Manning, 402-551-6663 x232
After Enrollment:
The enrollment process for new families is handled on an individual basis.
Parents of currently enrolled SMM students and parents whose children have been admitted following Kindergarten Roundup may complete online school re-enrollment beginning in February -March 6. Current school parents receive enrollment instructions via email.
Tuition and fee information is listed in detail on the tuition and fees page.
At the time of enrollment, a non-refundable Registration Fee is due for each child enrolling in the school. The Registration fee is deducted from the cost of tuition. St. Margaret Mary School uses the FACTS system for student records, tuition, tuition assistance, and billing.
St. Margaret Mary Parish school families are encouraged to actively support the Parish through the Stewardship Program. More information about weekly offerings is available on Parish pages.
Register for Kindergarten Roundup Schedule a School Visit
Save the date to attend Kindergarten Roundup with your child. Please join us for one of our 90-minute Kindergarten Roundup sessions. Select from the morning session at 10:00 AM or the afternoon session at 1:00 PM.
Schedule your School visit today, or submit questions about enrollment:
Questions? Email [email protected] or call 402-551-6663 x232
FAQs St. Margaret Mary School follows the guidelines set forth by the state of Nebraska for admission to kindergarten being open to children who "have reached the age of five years on or before July 31 of the calendar year in which the school year for which the child is seeking admission."
Children who turn 5 after the July 31st cut-off date will be evaluated for admission on a case-by-case basis if the Kindergarten class capacity has not been reached.
After Kindergarten Roundup, parents will receive email instructions from SMM School for the next steps regarding enrollment.
Enrollment in St. Margaret Mary School is open to members of St. Margaret Mary Parish and non-members. If a family is Catholic, they must be members of St. Margaret Mary Parish. If applications for Kindergarten exceed the maximum allowable size, priority for admission will be according to the following criteria:
• Siblings currently enrolled at SMM;
• Length of membership in St. Margaret Mary’s Parish;
• Stewardship in the Parish with the gifts of either Time, Talent, or Treasure;
• History in one's previous parish (if applicable); and
• More than one child to be considered for admission
Register at St. Margaret Mary Parish by completing this form and either mailing it through the postal system, scanning and emailing it, or dropping it by the parish office.
If you have additional questions about Kindergarten or enrollment at St. Margaret Mary School, feel free to send us an email or call the school office at 402-551-6663.
St. Margaret Mary School is a Parish School.
Grades K-8 tuition for the 2026 - 2027 school year = $4,225
For Returning Students, the non-refundable registration fee per student = $300
Let's work together to find a solution for your family.
Even if you are unsure if you need or will qualify for tuition assistance, you are invited to complete the Tuition Assistance forms through your FACTS account.
Find information about all types of Financial Assistance available on our FACTS Tuition Assistance
Yearly Fees:
Home & School Association Fee: $100 per family. Supports K-8th-grade activities and events.
8th Grade Graduation Fee: $150 per 8th-grade student. Supports 8th-grade graduation activities, including an awards breakfast and graduation cap and gown.
Extended Care:
Tuition payments are made through the FACTS billing system. Select from: annual, bi-annual, monthly, and bi-monthly payment plans.
FACTS payment plan charges
To support the cost of educating each student, St. Margaret Mary School families are asked to participate in the Bridge the Gap Campaign each year or contribute through their Sunday and Holy Day giving to make up the difference between the tuition and the cost to educate.
In the 2025-2026 school year, St. Margaret Mary Church provides the school with a subsidy for all students, regardless of religious affiliation. St. Margaret Mary Parish subsidizes $2,798 per student, 41% of the total cost to educate each student.
The Total Cost to Educate each student in 2025-2026 is projected to be $6,793. Both School and Parish families may contribute to the Bridge the Gap Fund to make up the $2,798 per student difference between the Cost to Educate and Tuition.
We are happy to help! Please contact us with questions about tuition and fees.
Jim Varner, Parish Business Manager, at [email protected] or 402-558-2255 ext. 104
We want to help Catholic education be affordable for as many families who desire it as possible.
Let's work together to find a solution for your family.
Even if you are unsure if you need or will qualify for tuition assistance, you are invited to complete the Tuition Assistance forms.
Apply for Tuition Assistance during the yearly FACTS enrollment/re-enrollment online forms. Please review the "Who Can Apply" section below
St. Margaret Mary School and Parish administrations use the FACTS Financial Assistance tool to allocate tuition assistance to families registered as parishioners at St. Margaret Mary Parish.
If a change in financial situation has occurred, families may access the applications mid-year, or please call the school office, and we will assist you.
Key facts:
1. St. Margaret Mary Tuition Assistance: Access enrollment forms through your FACTS account. Apply online here.
-The FACTS Grant and AID Assessment form requires a separate username and password from your FACTS Family Portal login credentials
2. Children's Scholarship Fund: Apply online here. (This application opens each spring and the application deadline is the first Friday in May.)
3. Latino Catholic Scholarship Fund of Omaha (Fondo de Becas Católicas para Latinos de Omaha):Application guidelines (English), Pautas de aplicación (español)
Families who want to apply for financial aid for the 2026-2027 school year must submit their application to FACTS. Tuition assistance applications are due by May 2026. Families are notified regarding their financial aid amount before July.
Tuition and fees are listed on this page. St. Margaret Mary School Board, Finance Committee, School and Parish leadership meet yearly to assess costs and calculate tuition rates.
The total Cost To Educate each student at St. Margaret Mary School exceeds the tuition charged. Through the generosity of parishioners in their Sunday and Holy Day giving, the cost to educate every student is subsidized by St. Margaret Mary Parish regardless of the families' religious affiliation. In the 2025-2026 school year, 39% of the cost to educate every student will be covered by St. Margaret Mary Parish. Tuition Assistance is available to families registered in St. Margaret Mary Parish. Click here to access a Parish Registration Form.
Please contact Jim Varner, Parish Business Manager at [email protected] or 402-558-2255 x104 with questions about applications and assistance.
