For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 633 students in Beatrice, NE.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Beatrice, NE are 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Beatrice have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Beatrice, NE (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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
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 elementary schools in Beatrice, NE?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Beatrice, NE include Lincoln Elementary School and Beatrice Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Beatrice?
2 public elementary schools are located in Beatrice.
What is the racial composition of students in Beatrice?
Beatrice public elementary schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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