For the 2024 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 7,426 students in 68803, NE (there are 2 private schools, serving 330 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 68803, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 68803, NE are Cedar Hollow School, Westridge Middle School and Engleman Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 68803 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 48% statewide average). Schools in 68803, NE have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best 68803, NE Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cedar Hollow School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4900 S Engleman Rd
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-6306
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-6306
Grades: PK-8
| 371 students
Rank: #22.
Westridge Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4111 W 13th St
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5886
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5886
Grades: 6-8
| 559 students
Rank: #33.
Engleman Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1812 Mansfield Rd
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5902
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5902
Grades: PK-5
| 487 students
Rank: #44.
Shoemaker Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4160 W Old Potash Hwy
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5936
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5936
Grades: PK-5
| 458 students
Rank: #55.
1r Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3301 W One-r Road
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-6352
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-6352
Grades: PK-8
| 191 students
Rank: #66.
Northwest High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2710 N North Rd
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-6394
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-6394
Grades: 9-12
| 694 students
Rank: #77.
Gates Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2700 W Louise St
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5892
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5892
Grades: PK-5
| 327 students
Rank: #88.
Newell Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2700 W 13th St
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5905
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5905
Grades: PK-5
| 356 students
Rank: #99.
Walnut Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1600 N Custer Ave
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5990
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5990
Grades: 6-8
| 872 students
Rank: #1010.
West Lawn Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3022 College St
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5930
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5930
Grades: PK-5
| 304 students
Rank: #1111.
Grand Island Senior High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2124 N Lafayette Ave
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5950
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5950
Grades: 9-12
| 2,534 students
Rank: n/an/a
4360 W Capital Ave
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5655
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5655
Grades: PK
| 273 students
Rank: n/an/a
Indra House
Special Education School
2131 N Lafayette Street
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5635
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5635
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Success Academy
Alternative School
1912 N Lafayette Ave
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5885
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5885
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
68803, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1600 North Custer Ave
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5723
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5723
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 68803, NE?
The top ranked public schools in 68803, NE include Cedar Hollow School, Westridge Middle School and Engleman Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 68803, NE?
14 public schools are located in 68803, NE.
What percentage of students in 68803, NE go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 68803, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 68803, NE?
68803, NE public schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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