For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,514 students in Beatrice, NE (there are 2 private schools, serving 228 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Beatrice, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Beatrice, NE are Beatrice High School, Lincoln Elementary School and Beatrice Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Beatrice, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Beatrice have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Beatrice, NE (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Beatrice High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 Orange Blvd
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-1515
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-1515
Grades: 9-12
| 662 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 N 19th
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-1575
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-1575
Grades: PK-2
| 193 students
Rank: #33.
Beatrice Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
215 N 5th St
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-1545
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-1545
Grades: 6-8
| 440 students
Rank: n/an/a
201 South Cedar Street
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-1585
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-1585
Grades: PK
| 219 students
Rank: n/an/a
Educational Service Unit 5
Alternative School
900 West Court
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-5277
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-5277
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Beatrice, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
201 S Cedar St
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-1585
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-1585
Grades: PK-5
| 266 students
Compass Learning Community (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
2920 East Court Street
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 239-7021
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 239-7021
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1300 N 14th St
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-1566
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-1566
Grades: PK-5
| 398 students
400 S 7th St
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-1580
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-1580
Grades: 3-5
| 207 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Beatrice, NE?
The top ranked public schools in Beatrice, NE include Beatrice High School, Lincoln Elementary School and Beatrice Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Beatrice?
5 public schools are located in Beatrice.
What percentage of students in Beatrice go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Beatrice are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Beatrice?
Beatrice public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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