St. Margaret Mary

We invite you to schedule a tour to visit St. Margaret Mary School and learn about future enrollment.

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We look forward to hearing from you!  

A Brief St. Margaret Mary History

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. 

Welcome! 

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. 

 We are NOW accepting applications for the 2026-2027 school year!

Openings are available in most grades. Limited spots are still available in our 2026-2027 Kindergarten class.

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.) 

• Schedule a visit to our K-8th-grade Catholic School in midtown Omaha. 
• Complete this Inquiry Form to start the process.
  • After submitting the form, the Admissions Office will contact you with the next steps.
• SMM Parent Orientation takes place in early August
• The first day of school is mid-August 2026

Applications for new students in Kindergarten and 1st-8th Grade are open on March 6, 2026. Openings are available in most grades.

Questions? Contact Admissions Director, Lisa Manning, 402-551-6663 x232

After Enrollment:

• Registration for the Extended Care program takes place in late spring 2026.
• School Supply lists will be posted online here
• Uniform information can be found online here

The enrollment process for new families is handled on an individual basis. 

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Re-enrollment for current SMM Students 

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.

Tuition

St. Margaret Mary School is a Parish School.

Grades K-8 tuition for the 2026 - 2027 school year = $4,225

Registration Deposit

For New Students, the non-refundable registration fee per student = $322

• Deducted from tuition, paid at the time of enrollment= $300
• FACTS new student application fee = $22

For Returning Students, the non-refundable registration fee per student = $300

• Deducted from tuition, paid at the time of enrollment= $300
• FACTS returning student re-enrollment fee = $11

Tuition Assistance

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 through your FACTS account. 

Find information about all types of Financial Assistance available on our FACTS Tuition Assistance 

Yearly Fees:

Kindergarten snack fee: $50 per student

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:

• • There is a $100.00 Registration Fee to use the SMM Extended Care Program.
  • Hourly rate for your first child: $6.00/hour, rounded up to the hour
  • Hourly rate for each sibling: $4.00/hour, rounded up to the hour
  • Available from 7:00 AM –6:00 PM.  

Tuition Payment Plans:

Tuition payments are made through the FACTS billing system. Select from: annual, bi-annual, monthly, and bi-monthly payment plans. 

FACTS payment plan charges

• $20 to enroll in the annual payment plan
• $20 to enroll in the bi-annual payment plan
• $50 to enroll in the monthly payment plan
• $50 to enroll in the bi-monthly payment plan

Bridge the Gap Campaign:

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.

• Non-Catholic school families may contribute to the Bridge the Gap Fund to make up the difference between the cost of tuition and the total 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.

Questions?

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 care

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. 

How to Apply

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:

• Yearly SMM Enrollment/Re-enrollment takes place through the FACTS Student Information System (SIS) system. 
• In the enrollment forms, when asked to select a Tuition Payment Plan, click the link that directs you to the FACTS Grant and Aid forms.
• The completed FACTS Grant and Aid forms go through the FACTS system and are returned to SMM. 
• To check the status of your Tuition Assistance Application, log into your FACTS account 
• If you have completed a FACTS Tuition Assistance form for a child enrolled at an Omaha Catholic High School, the same form can be submitted through your FACTS account to St. Margaret Mary School. 
• Tuition Assistance notifications will be sent in June  

Types of Financial Assistance

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), Application/Aplicación

When will tuition assistance information be available?

Families who want to apply for financial aid for the 2025-26 school year must submit their application to FACTS. Tuition assistance applications are due by May 2025. Families are notified regarding their financial aid amount before July. 

Who can apply?

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. 

Why is Financial Assistance available to only St. Margaret Mary Parish members?

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. 

I have more questions

Please contact Jim Varner, Parish Business Manager at [email protected] or 402-558-2255 x104 with questions about applications and assistance.